Mache Salad With Clementines and Seared Tuna

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   Rinse the mache carefully (there may be a bit of sand at the roots) and spin it dry.

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   Leave the bunches whole if the roots are clean and tender; trim them otherwise.

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   Squeeze the juice from a clementine- this should yield about 3 tablepoons juice.

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   In a medium salad bowl, whisk together the clementine juice, balsamic vinegar, parsley, and the tablespoon of olive oil.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Peel the remaining clementines and separate them into segments.

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   Pick any strand of pith from the segments.

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   (If you use tangerines and the segments are large, cut them in half or thirds lengthwise).

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   Pat the tuna dry with paper towels.

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    Pour the poppy seeds in a shallow soup plate and dip the fish in to coat all sides, pressing gently so the seeds will adhere.

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    Toss the mache with the prepared dressing and arrange on plates.

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    Heat the 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.

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    Place the fish in the skillet and cook for 1 minute on each side, until the surface is opaque but the flesh inside is still rare.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Transfer the slices onto a cutting board and cut in cubes, working quickly so the fish won't get cold.

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    Top each plate with tuna and clementine segments, and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.