Best 7 Tuna With Pear Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Tuna with Pear Salsa recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will delight your palate. This healthy and refreshing dish features perfectly seared tuna steaks complemented by a vibrant and flavorful pear salsa. The salsa, a delightful combination of crisp pears, tangy red onion, zesty lime juice, and a hint of spicy jalapeño, adds a refreshing contrast to the rich tuna. Accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables, this dish offers a symphony of colors and flavors that will elevate your dining experience.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the article also presents a delectable Roasted Vegetable Skewers recipe, a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the natural sweetness of fresh vegetables. Skewers of colorful bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms are roasted to perfection, then drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze, creating a delightful medley of flavors.

In addition, the article offers a refreshing Pear and Arugula Salad recipe, a perfect accompaniment to the main course. Crisp pears, peppery arugula, tangy goat cheese, and a drizzle of honey-balsamic dressing combine to create a light and refreshing salad that will cleanse your palate and prepare you for the main course.

Finally, the article concludes with a delightful recipe for Mascarpone Mousse, a light and fluffy dessert that is the perfect ending to your culinary journey. Creamy mascarpone cheese is whipped until light and airy, then folded with whipped cream and flavored with a hint of vanilla. Served in individual glasses or ramekins, this elegant dessert is sure to impress your guests.

With its diverse selection of recipes, this article offers a complete and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SEARED TUNA WITH MANGO SALSA



Seared Tuna with Mango Salsa image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for searing
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion (2 onions)
2 teaspoons peeled, minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 ripe mangos, peeled, seeded, and small diced
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeno pepper, to taste (1 pepper)
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint leaves
2 tuna steaks

Steps:

  • Saute the olive oil, onions, and ginger in a large saute pan over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the mangos, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 more minutes. Add the orange juice, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and jalapeno; cook for 10 more minutes, until orange juice is reduced, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and add the mint. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
  • Heat a saute pan over high heat for 5 minutes until very hot. Season the tuna liberally with salt and pepper. When the pan is very hot, add a drizzle of olive oil and then the tuna steaks. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the outside is browned, but the inside is very rare.
  • Serve the tuna on top of the mango salsa.

SEARED TUNA WITH CITRUS SALSA



Seared Tuna with Citrus Salsa image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tuna steaks (about 6 to 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons black peppercorns, crushed
2 oranges
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime
Salt
Cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Rub tuna steaks with peppercorns and set aside while you make the salsa.
  • To make the salsa, section oranges, removing all peels and pith. Chop orange sections into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine orange with onion, cilantro, olive oil and lime juice. Toss together, season with salt and cayenne and set aside. Rub a cast iron grill pan with oil and heat. Grill tuna, turning once, until desired degree of rareness is reached, from 2 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Serve topped with citrus salsa.

SEARED TUNA WITH JAPANESE SALSA



Seared Tuna with Japanese Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tomato, finely chopped
8 cilantro sprigs, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 (6-ounce) fresh tuna fillets
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 avocados, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients for the sauce. Add the chopped tomato, cilantro and onion. Season the tuna very well with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, sear the tuna for 30 seconds on each side. Remove from heat and slice the tuna into 1/4-inch slices. To serve, neatly arrange the tuna slices and avocado slices on a plate and drizzle the sauce over the tuna.

TUNA WITH PEAR SALSA



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Fruit salsas will become regulars once you've tried them! Vary the fruits by using peaches and plums.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large unpeeled pear, chopped
1 yellow chili pepper
2 medium (4-1/8" long)s medium green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
6 (4 ounce) fillets yellowfin tuna

Steps:

  • Make Pear Salsa. Mix all ingredients in small glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat about 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 237.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

PEAR TUNA SALAD



Pear Tuna Salad image

I believe this comes from another recipe site. This is really good for a light lunch or even dinner when it's hot.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large Anjou pears, cored, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 scallions, chopped (white and green)
1 1/3 cups chopped walnuts
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
18 ounces solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1/4-1/3 cup light mayonnaise
4 cups mixed baby greens or 4 cups other mixed greens

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Stir in tuna and mayonnaise and toss to mix.
  • Serve on a bed of greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.3, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 624.2, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 20.4, Protein 37.1

MAPLE-GLAZED TUNA WITH PEAR-POTATO SALAD



Maple-Glazed Tuna with Pear-Potato Salad image

Provided by Marcus Samuelsson

Categories     Fish     Mustard     Potato     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Pear     Seafood     Tuna     Healthy     Maple Syrup     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup (see Tip)
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup olive oil
Four 6-ounce tuna fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cilantro sprigs
Pear-Potato Salad
Avoid imitation maple-flavored syrups, which are typically made without any real maple syrup.

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together the mustard, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside.
  • 2. Season the tuna on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the tuna and cook for 30 seconds on each side.
  • 3. Remove from the pan and brush both sides of the tuna with the maple-mustard glaze. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the cilantro. Serve with the pear-potato salad.

SALSA TUNA SALAD



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I perk up this fresh-tasting tuna salad with flavorful salsa. Bright corn and green pepper add pretty color to the mixture. Served on a bed of lettuce, it makes a great light lunch. -Jennifer Harris, Skellytown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chunk white tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped green pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, salsa and pepper. Stir in the tuna, corn and green pepper. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears for the salsa: The riper the pear, the sweeter and more flavorful the salsa will be.
  • Use a variety of colors of pears: This will give the salsa a more vibrant appearance.
  • Add some heat to the salsa with jalapeño or serrano peppers, if desired: Be sure to remove the seeds from the peppers before chopping them to avoid making the salsa too spicy.
  • Use fresh lime juice in the salsa: This will brighten up the flavors and prevent the salsa from browning.
  • Serve the salsa immediately after making it: This will ensure that it is at its freshest and most flavorful.

Conclusion:

Tuna with Pear Salsa is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet pears, tangy lime, and spicy jalapeño peppers creates a complex and delicious flavor profile that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also very easy to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknights. Serve Tuna with Pear Salsa with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

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