Mediterranean Diet Tuna Tartar
Elevate your appetizer game with this Mediterranean Diet Tuna Tartar, a vibrant and nutritious dish that showcases the fresh, rich flavors of the Mediterranean. This no-cook recipe features sashimi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, and briny capers, all beautifully complemented by a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Finely diced red onion and parsley bring a pop of color and aromatic depth, while cucumber slices provide a crisp, refreshing accompaniment. Perfect for a light lunch or an elegant starter, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and offers a healthy, protein-rich option brimming with omega-3s. Whether plated with professional finesse or served family-style, this culinary delight is an easy yet impressive way to embrace Mediterranean flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams sashimi-grade tuna
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 pieces cucumber slices
Instructions
Ensure your sashimi-grade tuna is chilled in the refrigerator before starting. Use a sharp knife to dice the tuna into small, consistent cubes (around 1 cm in size) and place them in a mixing bowl.
Peel and pit the avocado, then dice it into cubes similar in size to the tuna. Add it to the bowl with the tuna.
Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley. Add both to the mixing bowl along with the capers.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss everything together to ensure it's evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, spoon the tuna tartar onto a plate or serving dish. You can use a ring mold for a professional presentation if desired.
Serve the tuna tartar alongside fresh cucumber slices for a crisp, refreshing accompaniment that complements the Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.7 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1658 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 79.1 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3230 mg | 69% | |
*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.
