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Tuna Salad Ala Barefoot Contessa

Recipe #298275 | 12 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Toriland

One of the yummiest salads I have ever had and thought I would share.

Posted on: Apr 14, 2008

Ingredients

  • lbs tuna steak, cut 1-inch thick
  • tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra
  • salt, for sprinkling
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra
  • black pepper, for sprinkling
  • 2 lime, zest of, grated
  • teaspoon wasabi powder
  • tablespoons lime juice (3 limes)
  • teaspoons soy sauce
  • 10 dashes hot sauce (recommended ( Tabasco)
  • 1-2 Hass avocado, medium diced
  • 1/4 cup scallion, sliced white and green parts (2 scallions)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, small diced
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in a very hot saute pan and cook for only 1 minute on each side. Set aside on a platter.
    2. 2
      Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, wasabi, lime juice, soy sauce and hot sauce. Add the avocados to the vinaigrette.
    3. 3
      Cut the tuna in chunks and place it in a large bowl. Add the scallions and red onion and mix well. Pour the vinaigrette mixture over the tuna and carefully mix.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (329g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    2 limes, zest of

    wasabi powder

    Calories 532
    Calories from Fat 281 (52%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 31.3g 48%
    Saturated Fat 5.6g 28%
    Monounsaturated Fat 17.7g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 86mg 28%
    Sodium 1355mg 56%
    Potassium 859mg 24%
    Total Carbohydrate 7.5g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 3.4g 13%
    Sugars 1.1g
    Protein 54.4g 108%
    Vitamin A 5089mcg 101%
    Vitamin B6 1.2mg 59%
    Vitamin B12 21.4mcg 356%
    Vitamin C 12mg 21%
    Vitamin E 4mcg 15%
    Calcium 36mg 3%
    Iron 2mg 16%

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