Sesame Ginger Dressing

• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or GF liquid amino acid
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons ginger, use paste, or finely minced or grated
• optional: 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste, more to taste
• pinch salt and black pepper

Seared Ahi Tuna 

• 12–16 ounces ahi tuna- sushi grade, or order saku block tuna
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or GF liquid aminos
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (black or white or both)
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder (or onion powder)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar (this helps caramelize the crust)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• high heat oil or olive oil

Salad ingredients

• 4 cups fresh greens- arugula, baby spinach, spring mix, etc. (4-5 ounces)
• 1 1/2 cups English cucumber, sliced
• 1–2 cups carrots, grated or match stick (or sub purple cabbage or use both)
• 1/2 cup radishes, sliced
• 1 cup edamame (shelled) more as desired
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (or sub scallions)
• 1 large avocado, sliced
• handful Microgreens or sunflower sprouts
• Pickled ginger