Whole30 Seared Tuna Salad
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant and protein-packed Whole30 Seared Tuna Salad. Perfectly seared tuna steaks take center stage, adding a tender and flavorful contrast to the crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and tangy red onion. A zesty homemade dressing, made with extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, ties everything together beautifully while keeping it Whole30-compliant. Topped with briny capers and seasoned simply with salt and pepper, this salad is an ideal combination of clean eating and gourmet flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes and full of wholesome ingredients, it’s a quick and delicious option for lunch or dinner that fits perfectly into your healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces tuna steaks
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the ingredients: halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.
Mince the garlic clove finely.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Place tuna steaks on a plate, brush with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add tuna steaks to the skillet.
Sear the tuna steaks for about 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until they are seared to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a minute.
In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and capers.
Slice the seared tuna into thin strips.
Toss the salad with the prepared dressing until well coated, then gently lay the tuna strips on top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30 seared tuna salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1878 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 86.3 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2386 mg | 51% | |
*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.
