Fresh Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant and wholesome Fresh Tuna Salad—a perfect blend of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients and light, zesty flavors. Featuring tender seared tuna steak as the star, paired with crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing, this salad is a satisfying balance of protein and veggies. The addition of briny capers and a sprinkle of fresh parsley enhances the Mediterranean-inspired flavors, making each bite irresistibly delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick sear to perfection, this recipe is ideal for a quick, healthy meal. Serve it as a light lunch or elegant dinner, and savor the delightful combination of texture, flavor, and freshness! Keywords: fresh tuna salad, healthy tuna recipe, Mediterranean salad, quick lunch, lemon Dijon dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Fresh tuna steak
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Mixed greens
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly season the fresh tuna steak with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Sear the tuna steak for 2 minutes on each side until it is cooked to medium-rare or your desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized chunks.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, peel and dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and capers.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Add the sliced tuna chunks on top of the salad and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh tuna salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.9 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1524 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.1 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.4 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2179 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
