CHAR-GRILLED TUNA WITH TOASTED CORN VINAIGRETTE AND AVOCADO SALAD

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Char-Grilled Tuna With Toasted Corn Vinaigrette And Avocado Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings

Time 1h30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
4 3-by-3-by-2-inch cubes of fresh tuna, 6 ounces each
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/3 cup chopped scallions
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3/4 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped basil
3/4 teaspoon chopped cilantro, plus a few whole leaves for garnish
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 cups mixed salad greens
2 avocados, peeled, halved, pitted and each half sliced in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • To make the tuna, combine the lemon rind, rosemary, basil, garlic and ginger in a large bowl and toss with the tuna. Let marinate at least 1 hour. Heat a grill, preferably using hard wood.
  • To make the vinaigrette, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium-size cast-iron skillet. Add the corn and cook until brown. Add the red onion and scallions and cook until translucent. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and orange juice and remove from heat. Slowly stir in the remaining olive oil and the herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature.
  • To make the salad, divide the greens among 4 plates. Cut each piece of avocado lengthwise into thirds, leaving the narrow ends intact. Fanning out the slices, lean 2 slices against the outside of each salad.
  • When the grill is hot, season the tuna on both sides with the salt and pepper and brush with olive oil. Place on the grill and cook until tuna is charred on the outside and medium in the center, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and slice each piece into quarters. Drape 4 slices of tuna across the top of each salad. Spoon the vinaigrette over the top, garnish with cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

Egba Terry
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Meh.


Emily Pattison
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This dish was a disappointment. The tuna was overcooked and the corn vinaigrette was too oily.


airpodmast12 cool
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I will definitely be making this again! It was easy to make and so flavorful.


Sheebu Khan
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I loved the charred flavor of the tuna and the freshness of the corn vinaigrette and avocado salad.


SAGOR SHUVO
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I thought this dish was just okay. The tuna was a bit dry and the corn vinaigrette was a bit bland. I wouldn't make this again.


Owais Ashfaq
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the corn vinaigrette was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less chili pepper.


Asian Minwe
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The charred flavor of the tuna was really good, and the corn vinaigrette and avocado salad were a great complement.


Tee Tee Matshuexy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the toasted corn vinaigrette. It was a great way to add a pop of flavor to the dish.


Chantetjie Meyer
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The charred tuna is smoky and delicious, and the corn vinaigrette and avocado salad are refreshing and light. It's a perfect summer meal.


Seun Akiode
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the flavors of the corn vinaigrette and avocado salad were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.