By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
303 cal · 20 min
Chopped Cajun Ahi Tuna Salad
Recipe GLPR8d41c36fcaae72
A vibrant, nutritious salad featuring seared Cajun-seasoned ahi tuna served over fresh romaine lettuce, crisp vegetables, and a light ranch dressing. This pescatarian-friendly dish comes together in just 20 minutes for a satisfying, flavorful meal.
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Ingredients
8 ounces fresh or frozen ahi tuna steaks, thawed
1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
Nonstick cooking spray
¼ cup light ranch salad dressing
3 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
¼ cup quartered cherry tomatoes
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped green sweet pepper
¼ cup sliced green onions
Directions
Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Divide the Cajun seasoning evenly between the two steaks and rub it on all sides, coating thoroughly.
Lightly coat a nonstick skillet or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes.
Place the seasoned tuna steaks in the hot pan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. The exterior should develop a light crust while the interior remains slightly tender.
Transfer the cooked tuna to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute, then chop into bite-size pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, celery, green pepper, and green onions.
Divide the lettuce mixture evenly between two serving plates. Top each with the chopped Cajun tuna and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing per serving. Serve immediately.
Comments
Fresh ahi tuna is available at Harris Teeter and Publix seafood counters but will run $14–18 per pound for sushi-grade, pushing cost per serving to $8–10 before vegetables and dressing—a real commitment for a weeknight salad. The 20-minute timer is honest for cooking and chopping, but finding quality ahi means either a special trip to a better seafood counter or accepting grocery-store sushi-grade tuna that may disappoint. All other ingredients are standard supermarket staples at any Charlotte chain. This is a same-night dish that does not reheat well once dressed.
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