Best 12 Grilled Tuna Rice Salad Provencal Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Provence with our grilled tuna rice salad Provençal. This delectable dish harmonizes perfectly grilled tuna with fluffy rice, an array of colorful vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette.

Our tuna rice salad Provençal offers a delightful medley of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The succulent tuna, seared to perfection, pairs harmoniously with the tender rice, while the vibrant vegetables add a symphony of colors and flavors. The tangy lemon-herb vinaigrette ties all the elements together, creating a refreshing and satisfying salad.

In addition to the grilled tuna rice salad Provençal, our comprehensive article includes a collection of equally enticing recipes that celebrate the vibrant Provencal cuisine. Embark on a culinary adventure with our savory ratatouille Niçoise, a rustic vegetable stew bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Discover the simplicity and elegance of poulet rôti Provençal, a classic roasted chicken infused with aromatic herbs and juicy tomatoes. Savor the delightful flavors of soupe au pistou, a traditional Provencal vegetable soup enriched with a vibrant basil pesto. And for a sweet ending, indulge in our irresistible tarte Tropézienne, a delectable pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with a delicate sugar glaze.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED TUSCAN TUNA SALAD



Grilled Tuscan Tuna Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

One 1 1/2 pound fresh tuna steak
2 teaspoons ground fennel
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for brushing
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for serving
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 anchovy fillets, patted dry and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin Tuscan olive oil
Honey, if needed
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed well and drained again
1 cup Gaeta olives, pitted
1/2 bulb fresh fennel, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces mixed baby greens
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh-flat leaf parsley
Loaf of Tuscan bread, grilled and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil
Loaf of Tuscan bread, grilled and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the tuna: Remove the tuna from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Mix together the fennel, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Brush the tuna with canola oil on both sides and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Grill until charred on both sides and cooked to medium doneness, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into medium dice.
  • For the salad dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, rosemary, anchovies and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking, until it all emulsifies. For a sweeter and thicker texture, whisk in a teaspoon of honey at a time, until desired taste and consistency is reached.
  • For the salad: Combine the beans, olives, fennel, onion and tuna in a large bowl. Add the dressing and gently toss to coat. Add the greens, basil and parsley , season with salt and pepper, and toss again.
  • For serving: Mound the salad on a platter and sprinkle the remaining lemon juice over the top.

PROVENCAL SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Egg     Olive     Potato     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Tuna     Green Bean     Parsley     Capers     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For dressing
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For salad
1 pound green beans, trimmed and halved
1 pound small (1- to 2-inch) yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold
2 (6-ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives (3 ounces)
3 tablespoons rinsed drained bottled capers (1 ounces)
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Make salad:
  • Cook beans in a pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain beans and pat dry.
  • Add potatoes to boiling water and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes, then drain. Halve potatoes while still warm.
  • Gently flake tuna and toss with 1 tablespoon dressing.
  • Toss potatoes and beans with tomatoes, olives, capers, parsley, and remaining dressing in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and top with tuna and eggs.

GRILLED TUNA SALAD



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I love cooking this tuna spinach salad! Tuna steaks are quick to cook and delicious, and always seem a little more elegant, even though they're pretty inexpensive. You can find them at most meat and seafood counters. -De'Lawrence Reed, Durham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound tuna steaks
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/3 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Brush tuna with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, edamame and corn. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat., Divide salad among four plates; slice tuna and arrange over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51 mg cholesterol, Sodium 380 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PROVENçAL RICE SALAD



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Provençal Rice Salad

Provided by Minute® Rice

Time 3m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Multi-Grain Medley
1 can (6 oz) tuna packed in water, drained
4 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 pitted olives, sliced
2 tbsp red wine vinaigrette
1 cup field greens

Steps:

  • This Provençal Rice Salad is ready to serve in just minutes! Combine all of the ingredients for a quick and delicious salad any time. Step 1
  • Heat medley according to package directions. Step 2
  • Combine medley, tuna, tomatoes, olives and vinaigrette in a medium-sized bowl. Serve over field greens.

SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH HERBES DE PROVENCE, GRILLED FINGERLING POTATOES, HICKORY SMOKED SALT & SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD



Seared Tuna Salad with Herbes de Provence, Grilled Fingerling Potatoes, Hickory Smoked Salt & Shaved Asparagus Salad image

Provided by Arnold Myint

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons coarse salt
4 ounces capers, drained
1 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons agave syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna
Herbes de Provence
Olive oil
1 pound heirloom fingerling potatoes
Olive oil
2 radishes, shaved
1 bulb fennel, shaved
1 bunch asparagus, tips only, blanched
8 ounces arugula
4 to 6 quail eggs, hard-boiled,

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Place the salt in a zip-lock back. Fill the bag with smoke using a Smoking Gun filled with hickory chips. Seal and set aside for 20 minutes or longer. Repeat for the capers.
  • In a blender, combine the smoked capers and 1 tablespoon of the smoked salt. Add the rice vinegar, olive oil, mustard, agave and brown sugar. Blend until smooth.
  • For the tuna: Cut the tuna into 6-ounce portions. Roll on all sides in herbes de Provence. Heat a saute pan over high heat; coat with olive oil. Add the tuna and sear on all sides, 30 to 45 seconds side, leaving the center raw.
  • For the potatoes: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss the fingerling potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons smoked salt and some olive oil. Add to the pan and grill until fully cooked.
  • For the asparagus salad: Toss the shaved radish and fennel in a bowl with the asparagus and arugula. Dress with vinaigrette. Top with the quail eggs.
  • To plate: Place some grilled potatoes on each plate. Spoon some of the asparagus salad over the potatoes. Cut the tuna into slices and arrange on top of the salad. Serve.

GRILLED TUNA RICE SALAD PROVENCAL



Grilled Tuna Rice Salad Provencal image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup long-grain rice
1 pound red onions (1 very large)
1/2 pound fresh tuna
16 ounces whole red and yellow peppers or 14 ounces coarsely chopped ready-cut peppers (4 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large clove garlic
1 or 2 sprigs oregano or marjoram to yield 1 tablespoon chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 ripe medium-large tomatoes
2 slices crusty country bread

Steps:

  • Combine the rice with 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, cooking a total of 17 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice the onions about 1/4-inch thick. Prepare a stove-top grill.
  • Wash and dry the tuna. Grill the tuna according to the Canadian rule: measure the fish at thickest part and cook for 8 to 10 minutes to the inch.
  • Grill the onions, turning once or twice, until they are soft.
  • Wash, trim and coarsely chop the peppers.
  • Heat a nonstick pan until it is very hot. Reduce the heat, add oil and saute the peppers until they are soft.
  • Mince the garlic, and add to the peppers.
  • Wash, dry and chop the oregano, and combine it in a serving bowl with the vinegar, yogurt and mayonnaise. When the tuna is done, cut it up into small chunks and stir the chunks into this mixture. When the onions are cooked, cut them up coarsely and add. Then, add the sauteed pepper and garlic.
  • Mix in the rice, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Wash, trim and slice the tomatoes, and serve with the rice salad and bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 762, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 503 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TUNA PROVENCAL



Tuna Provencal image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can drained white chunk tuna
1 tablespoon capers
12 cured black olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 bunch of watercress, rinsed and dried
6 slices whole grain bread

Steps:

  • In a large bowl flake tuna with a fork. Stir in capers, black olives, onion and tomatoes. Pour in oil and vinegar and toss to coat. Season and serve with watercress on whole grain bread. Alternative: Arrange mixed greens on plate and top with a quartered boiled new potato, quartered boiled egg and steamed green beans. In center place a scoop of the tuna salad.

TUNA RICE SALAD



Tuna Rice Salad image

Most of my recipes-including this one-were developed from my experiments with leftovers. This salad is also delicious prepared with leftover chicken or turkey instead of tuna.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
Lettuce leaves
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Pimiento-stuffed olives and lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place rice in a medium bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over rice and toss to coat. Stir in the tuna, tomatoes, cucumber and onion. Line a serving platter with lettuce; top with salad. Garnish with eggs, olives and lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED TUNA WITH PROVENçAL VEGETABLES AND EASY AIOLI



Grilled Tuna with Provençal Vegetables and Easy Aioli image

Serve grilled bread alongside the tuna. Be sure to buy domestic albacore to keep the mercury to a minimum.

Provided by Amy Finley

Categories     Tomato     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Seafood     Tuna     Eggplant     Zucchini     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 5-ounce albacore tuna steaks (from the U.S. or Canada; about 1 inch thick)
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1 eggplant (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
4 tablespoons (about) olive oil
2 cups assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence*
1 garlic clove, minced
Easy Aioli

Steps:

  • Spray grill with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  • Brush tuna steaks, zucchini, and eggplant with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender and lightly charred, turning occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from grill and cut into bite-size chunks. Place vegetables, tomatoes, herbes de Provence, and garlic in large bowl; toss to blend. Set aside. Grill tuna steaks to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Place tuna on plates, top with vegetables, and serve with aioli. * A dried herb mixture; sold in the spice section of supermarkets and at specialty foods stores. If unavailable, a combination of dried thyme, basil, savory, and fennel seeds can be substituted.

TUNA SALAD PROVENCAL



Tuna Salad Provencal image

Make and share this Tuna Salad Provencal recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 -4 basil leaves, slivered
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 lb fresh green beans, cut in 2 inch pieces
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 small bunch arugula
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
6 -8 mediterranean black olives

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine vinegar, basil, mustard, garlic, salt, sugar and pepper. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Steam beans until tender. Drain.
  • Add beans, fennel, red pepper and scallions to bowl and toss gently.
  • Arrange arugula on plates. Spoon salad over greens and top with crumbled tuna. Garnish with olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.3, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 819.2, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 7.6, Protein 24.8

GRILLED TUNA SALADE NIçOISE



Grilled Tuna Salade Niçoise image

Grilled Tuna Salade Niçoise

Categories     Salad     Fish     Leafy Green     Potato     Picnic     Lunch     Salad Dressing     Tuna     Summer     Capers     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For dressing
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
Rounded 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
For salad
3/4 lb green beans (preferably haricots verts), trimmed
1 1/2 lb small (1- to 2-inch) potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold)
1 1/2 lb (1-inch-thick) tuna steaks
Vegetable oil for brushing
1/4 cup drained bottled capers (1 1/2 oz)
3/4 lb Boston lettuce (2 heads), leaves separated and large ones torn into pieces
1 pt cherry or grape tomatoes
2/3 cup Niçoise or other small brine-cured black olives
4 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley and/or basil

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, garlic paste, and anchovy paste in a small bowl until combined well, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in thyme, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook beans in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Add potatoes to boiling water and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, then drain in a colander. Halve potatoes while still warm (peel if desired) and toss with 2 tablespoons dressing in a bowl, then cool.
  • Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
  • Brush tuna with oil and season with salt and pepper, then grill on lightly oiled rack, uncovered, turning over once, until browned on outside but still pink in center, 6 to 8 minutes total. Let tuna stand 3 minutes, then break into large (3-inch) pieces. Transfer tuna to a large platter and drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons dressing and top with capers.
  • Transfer potatoes to platter with tuna, reserving bowl. Drain beans and pat dry. Toss beans in bowl with 1 tablespoon dressing and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to platter. Toss lettuce in bowl with 2 tablespoons dressing and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to platter. Toss tomatoes in bowl with 1 tablespoon dressing and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to platter.
  • Arrange olives and eggs on platter and sprinkle salad with parsley and/or basil. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.

GRILLED TUNA



Grilled Tuna image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 pound 2 ounces tuna steaks

Steps:

  • Ready either ready a charcoal fire or a top-of-the-stove grill.
  • Wash and dry the tuna steaks and cook according to the Canadian rule: measure fish at thickest part and cook 10 minutes to the inch.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Fat 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 4 milligrams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use the freshest tuna steaks possible.
  • To prevent the tuna from sticking to the grill, brush it with olive oil before cooking.
  • Cook the tuna over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Let the tuna rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
  • For the rice salad, use a variety of vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers.
  • Dress the rice salad with a vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and herbs.
  • Serve the grilled tuna over the rice salad, and enjoy!

Conclusion:

This grilled tuna and rice salad is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for summer. The tuna is cooked to perfection and the rice salad is light and refreshing. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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