Grilled Tuna and White Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna and White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried white beans, picked over, and soaked overnight; 1 small onion, quartered; 1 carrot, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 bay leaf; Olive oil; 4 to 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided; 1 red onion, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 (8-ounce) tuna steaks; 1 head radicchio, halved; Coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound dried white beans, picked over, and soaked overnight
1 small onion, quartered
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bay leaf
Olive oil
4 to 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1 red onion, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (8-ounce) tuna steaks
1 head radicchio, halved
Coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves

1
Drain the beans, then with cold water in a large pot and add the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf and cook until the beans are soft, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
2
Drain the beans and pick out the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf.
3
Place the beans in a bowl and toss with a couple tablespoons each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
4
Fold in the red onion and thyme, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Preheat grill to high.
6
Brush tuna and radicchio with oil and season with salt and pepper.
7
Grill the tuna for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness.
8
Grill the radicchio, cut-side down, until slightly charred and wilted.
9
Remove the tuna and radicchio from the grill.
10
Dice tuna into bite-size pieces, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
11
Slice radicchio into 1/4-inch thick slices.
12
Fold tuna and radicchio into the white beans.
13
Transfer the beans to a platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
14
Serve warm or at room temperature.

343

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried white beans, picked over, and soaked overnight, 1 small onion, quartered, 1 carrot, coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, smashed, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna and White Bean 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.

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Grilled Tuna and White Bean Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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