Grilled Ahi Tuna Mexican Salad

Added on July 29th, 2012 by our friend from http://www.whatigather.com

Cooking Steps

>For the Tuna
Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
Pat tuna steaks dry with a paper towel and set on a plate or cutting board.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
When grill is pre-heated, place steaks on grill and cook with lid closed for 3-4 minutes per side, to desired level of doneness.
Squeeze lime juice over tuna steaks, remove from grill and let rest while you prepare your salad.

>For the dressing
Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until well combined.

>For the Salad
1 tbsp olive oil
12 mini peppers, sliced into rings
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 romaine heart, chopped
2 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup chopped cabbage
8-10 black olives, sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Serves 4
40 min
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Ingredients

  • >For the Tuna - Two Ahi Tuna Steaks (about 1/2 lb each), Dash of salt and pepper, Juice of 1 lime
  • >For the dressing - Juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp lime zest, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp chopped garlic, Dash of salt and pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1/3 cup olive oil
  • >For the Salad - 1 tbsp olive oil, 12 mini peppers, sliced into rings, 1/2 red onion, sliced, 1 romaine heart, chopped, 2 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup chopped cabbage, 8-10 black olives, sliced, 10 cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 avocado, diced, 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
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