GRILLED TUSCAN TUNA SALAD

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Categories     Backyard BBQ     Lemon     Rosemary

Yield 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

GRILLED TUNA
1 1/2 pound fresh tuna steak
2 teaspoons ground fennel
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Canola oil, for brushing
SALAD DRESSING
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
1/2 cup extra virgin Tuscan olive oil
SALAD
15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives sliced in half
1/2 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
4 ounces baby greens
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • FOR THE TUNA: Remove the tuna from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling. Mix together the fennel, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Brush the tuna with the canola oil on both sides and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Grill 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 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. After plating sprinkle with more lemon juice

purna Thakulla
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Editah Quinty
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled tuna. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner option.


Collins Ndungu
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I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The grilled tuna was so flavorful and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


shuja abbas mirza
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the grilled tuna and the dressing is delicious.


David Lorenz
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the grilled tuna and the flavorful dressing.


Brandon Baird
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


Uruemuesiri Kingsley
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This salad is amazing! The combination of grilled tuna, vegetables, and dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


brian dimas
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I love this recipe! The tuna is grilled to perfection and the salad is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


IMAD TANHA
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. The grilled tuna was moist and flaky, and the vegetables were perfectly grilled. The dressing was light and tangy, and it really complemented the flavors of the tuna and vegetables.


Abdalla Amr
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the grilled tuna is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


RS RS
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This grilled Tuscan tuna salad was a delightful and refreshing dish! The tuna was perfectly cooked, and the combination of flavors was incredible. I especially loved the addition of the grilled vegetables and the zesty dressing.