
Ingredients
1/2 pound ahi (yellowfin) tuna steak (fresh or frozen)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
2 tomatoes
cut into wedges
1 large head lettuce (Boston
Romaine or Bibb) (washed
dried
and torn into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 Vidalia onion
thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
fresh or bottled
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
Steps
Heat grill.
Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Cut tuna into 1" chunks and skewer and place on two-three 3" skewers; brush lightly with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Grill skewered tuna until fish is opaque and flakes with a fork (145 °F); remove from grill.
In a large bowl, toss dressing with all vegetable ingredients. To serve, divide salad on four individual plates; top with tuna.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 160 |
Total Fat | 6 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 20 mg |
Sodium | 260 mg |
Carbohydrates | 11 g |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
Total Sugars | 6 g |
Added Sugars included | 0 g |
Protein | 16 g |
Vitamin D | 1 mcg |
Calcium | 40 mg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Potassium | 933 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Vidalia Onion and Tomato Salad with Grilled Tuna. Recipe source: Produce For Better Health Foundation. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.