Makes: 4 Servings
Prep time: 30 minutes
Sweet Vidalia onions come into season in mid-April. Pair them with tomatoes for this light summer salad that's topped with grilled ahi tuna. Perfect for a backyard luncheon.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 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
For the Dressing:
- 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
Directions
- 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.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve with an 8 oz glass of non-fat milk and a slice of whole-grain bread.
Sources:
United States Department of Agriculture - https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/myplate-cnpp/vidalia-onion-and-tomato-salad-grilled-tuna
