Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean with our grilled tuna and Mediterranean chopped salad recipes. These dishes, steeped in the vibrant flavors of the region, offer a symphony of tastes and textures that will transport your palate to a seaside haven. Savor the tender, flaky tuna, expertly grilled to perfection and infused with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. Complementing the tuna is a refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean chopped salad, a symphony of crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zingy lemon-oregano dressing. Indulge in this delectable duo, perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner, and let the Mediterranean sun shine on your taste buds.
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GRILLED TUNA SALAD
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
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
GRILLED TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 1h51m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Drain the beans, then with cold water in a large pot and add the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf and cook until the beans are soft, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain the beans and pick out the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf. Place the beans in a bowl and toss with a couple tablespoons each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Fold in the red onion and thyme, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat grill to high. Brush tuna and radicchio with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness. Grill the radicchio, cut-side down, until slightly charred and wilted. Remove the tuna and radicchio from the grill. Dice tuna into bite-size pieces, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Slice radicchio into 1/4-inch thick slices. Fold tuna and radicchio into the white beans. Transfer the beans to a platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
GRILLED TUNA
"After sampling some wonderful tuna at a Japanese restaurant, I decided to try my hand at coming up with the recipe," says Michelle Dennis of Clarks Hill, Indiana. "It took a little trial and error, but I was pleased with the results-these seasonings are a lovely complement to the tuna."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Remove 1/3 cup to a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add tuna. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED TUNA
Tuna is available most of the year, so fresh steaks should be easy to come by. Be choosy: a reddish color is acceptable, but flesh with dark spots or streaks should be avoided. As with all great ocean fish, the flesh tends to be dry. Marinate with oil, and avoid overcooking. The timing is critical, as tuna should be served medium rare. Use a kitchen timer.
Provided by Gordon Holland
Time 1h16m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 644.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAKS
Grilled tuna touches the Mediterranean with tomato, olives and basil.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium bowl, gently toss tomato, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
- In small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the oil, garlic salt and pepper. Brush mixture over tuna.
- Grill tuna uncovered 4 inches from medium-high heat 5 minutes. Turn carefully; brush with any remaining oil mixture. Grill 10 to 15 minutes longer or until tuna flakes easily with a fork. Serve topped with tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg
GRILLED TUNA WITH HERBS AND OLIVES
Here, grilled tuna is smothered with a mixture of flavorful herbs, made more potent by the addition of chopped olives and a little raw garlic. A mix of parsley, basil, chives, chervil and marjoram, for example, would be splendid, as would one of cilantro, mint and basil. (I would rule out only thyme, tarragon and rosemary, unless you use them in minuscule quantities.) If you don't have a grill, many readers have baked it at 425 and been happy with the results.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Start a charcoal or gas grill; fire should be medium-high and rack about 4 inches from heat source.
- When fire is ready, rub tuna lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Put it on grill and grill about 3 to 4 minutes a side for medium-rare, more or less according to your desired degree of doneness.
- Meanwhile, combine olives, herbs, garlic if you are using it and just enough oil to moisten and bind the mixture, no more than a tablespoon.
- When tuna is done, spread a portion of herb mixture on 1 side of each steak and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 526 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 2 grams
MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED TUNA
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill. Brush both sides of each tuna steak with 2 teaspoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side for rare. Saute onions and garlic in 2 tablespoon olive oil until soft and fragrant. Add tomatoes, olives, parsley and capers and simmer until tomato juice evaporates. Season to taste. Spoon sauce over tuna steaks.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality tuna steaks. Look for steaks that are bright red in color and have a firm texture.
- Marinate the tuna steaks for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help to tenderize the fish and infuse it with flavor.
- Grill the tuna steaks over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Be careful not to overcook the tuna steaks, as this will make them dry and tough.
- Serve the grilled tuna steaks with the Mediterranean chopped salad.
Conclusion:
This recipe for grilled tuna with Mediterranean chopped salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The tuna steaks are grilled to perfection and the Mediterranean chopped salad is a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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