Dinner for 4
Ahi Tuna Cucumber Salad
$9.29for 421 minServes 4
Sushi-grade ahi is sliced and served with crisp vegetables, soy dressing, and a creamy wasabi sauce.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned tuna, 16 oz$0.30/oz typical | 16 oz | $4.80Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
 | Fresh peas and snap peas, 0.25 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.87Typical price |
 | Cucumbers, 0.75$0.89 each typical | 0.75 | $0.67Typical price |
 | Radishes, a little$1.99/lb typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.29 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauceOlive and cooking oilVinegarSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 21 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$2.32 per serving$9.29 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb sushi grade ahi tuna
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 green onions
- 4 oz snap peas
- 3/4 large english cucumber
- 1 bunch radishes
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp wasabi paste
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
Steps
- Whisk the soy sauce, one tablespoon sugar, garlic, ginger, and one tablespoon sesame oil in a bowl.
- Slice the ahi tuna into thin pieces and coat it with the soy mixture for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the rice vinegar, three tablespoons sugar, salt, and one and one-half tablespoons sesame oil in a large bowl.
- Toss the green onions, snap peas, cucumber, and radishes with the dressing.
- Stir the mayonnaise, wasabi, lemon juice, and remaining sugar in a small bowl.
- Arrange the tuna over the cucumber salad and serve with the wasabi sauce.
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