Yield: About 3 cups of salsa for 6 tacos plus leftovers.
Skill level: Easy
Spice level: Medium
Looking to bring bold flavor and fresh contrast to your next meal? These seared ahi tuna tacos are topped with a vibrant Honeycrisp apple and watermelon salsa that delivers the perfect balance of sweet heat, citrus, and crunch. The naturally crisp apples and juicy watermelon brighten every bite, complementing the rich, buttery tuna without overpowering it. Light, refreshing, and effortlessly elevated, this dish is made for warm days, outdoor gatherings, and moments when you want something a little unexpected.
Salsa Ingredients:
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 1 ½ cups seedless watermelon, diced
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- Zest from 1 lime (about a tablespoon of zest)
- Juice from half a lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 good handful of cilantro, coarsely chopped
Taco Ingredients:
- 2 ahi tuna steaks
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Shredded lettuce
- 6 corn or flour tortillas
Directions:
Toss salsa ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to mingle.
Pat the fish dry and liberally season both sides with salt and pepper. In a hot pan with olive oil, sear ahi steaks over high heat, turning every 1-2 minutes and searing each side. Tongs may be needed to hold up steaks while searing sides. Rest fish for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain and cutting into inch-long chunks for bite-sized morsels.
Dress each tortilla simply with shredded lettuce, then add tuna to fill the taco. Top with a heaping spoonful of salsa! Devour!
Recipe created by Urban Farm Foods for Superfresh Growers
