Festive Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Festive Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 tuna steaks (each 6 to 8 ounces), cut 1 inch thick; 1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) peeled hothouse cucumber; 1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) seeded tomato; 1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) pineapple; 3 scallions (3 inches of green left on), very thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons very finely diced red jalapeno or other chili, seeds and ribs removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tuna steaks (each 6 to 8 ounces), cut 1 inch thick
1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) peeled hothouse cucumber
1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) seeded tomato
1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) pineapple
3 scallions (3 inches of green left on), very thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons very finely diced red jalapeno or other chili, seeds and ribs removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

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Prepare the tuna: In a shallow bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Add the tuna, coat well and let rest for 15 minutes, turning once.
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Prepare the salsa: In a separate bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients except the chopped cilantro.
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Refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 hour.
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Shortly before serving, sear the tuna in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, adding any remaining marinade or extra oil, if necessary.
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Turn the fish and sear for 3 minutes on the second side, for medium-rare.
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With a spatula, remove the tuna steaks to the center of 4 dinner plates.
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Divide the salsa (with the juices) equally atop the tuna.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, Salt to taste, Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Festive Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Festive Tuna Salad

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