Mediterranean Rice Salad With Seared Tuna Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Rice Salad With Seared Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 large tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/2 cup black olives, such as Kalamata, halved and pitted; 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 tuna steaks, about 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 pounds in all)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1 small red onion, chopped
1 large tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup black olives, such as Kalamata, halved and pitted
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tuna steaks, about 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 pounds in all)

1
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rice until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain thoroughly.
2
In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the rice, onion, tomato, bell pepper, olives, parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme. In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper. Add the 1/3 cup oil slowly, whisking. Toss this vinaigrette with the rice.
3
Rub the tuna with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat a grill pan or large heavy frying pan over moderately high heat. Put the tuna in the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Turn and cook until done to your taste, about 2 minutes longer for medium rare. Mound the rice on plates and top with the tuna. :
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Wine Recommendation: Look for a light, refreshing white wine from the Mediterranean. Either a bottle of the delightful albarino from Galicia in Spain or a Cotes de Gascogne from southwestern France would be appropriate.

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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: 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, 1 small red onion, chopped, 1 large tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Rice Salad With Seared Tuna 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.

Mediterranean Rice Salad With Seared Tuna

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