Tuna-Grilled Salad (Serves 2)

Ingredients: (2) - four ounce tuna filets 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon shallots, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed olive oil Method: Combine all of the above ingredients, except tuna and olive oil. Place tuna on a plate and brush both sides of the filets with the olive oil. Press the herb mixture into both sides of the tuna. In a non-stick sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook the tuna for one minute per side for rare, and longer for medium. Let the tuna rest for about 2 minutes, then slice in 1/2 inch slices. Salad Ingredients: 4 cups spring mix 1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, chopped or grapeskin tomatoes 1/2 cup cucumbers, sliced 4 slices red pepper 4 pieces of asparagus, blanched Dressing Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons orange juice juice of one lime sea salt to taste black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped Method: Combine dressing ingredients and set aside. Place tuna slices on top of spring mix and garnish with vegetables. Top with dressing and serve. ««« Back to Recipe Search page