Pasta Salad With Seared Tuna And Citrus Dressing

Name: Pasta Salad With Seared Tuna And Citrus Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound spaghettini; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest (from about 1/4 orange); 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt; Fresh-ground black pepper; 6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut crosswise into thin slices; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1 pound tuna steak, about 1 inch thick

Servings: persons

1/2 pound spaghettini
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest (from about 1/4 orange)
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt
Fresh-ground black pepper
6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut crosswise into thin slices
6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 pound tuna steak, about 1 inch thick

1
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghettini until just done, about 9 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly.
2
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add 6 tablespoons of the oil slowly, whisking. Add the spaghettini, cucumbers, and mint and toss.
3
Heat a grill pan or heavy frying pan over moderately high heat. Coat the tuna with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Cook, turning once, until done to your taste, about 2 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove. Cut the tuna into 1-inch chunks and toss with the spaghettini.
4
Fish Alternatives: You could use salmon fillets or swordfish steaks in place of the tuna. For either, add a few minutes to the cooking time.
5
Wine Recommendation: Whether you make this salad with tuna or one of the alternatives listed in the box below, a dry riesling from Alsace will be splendid. Its lime, mineral, and herbal notes will brilliantly echo the salad and set off the fish.

536

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound spaghettini, 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest (from about 1/4 orange), 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Pasta Salad With Seared Tuna And Citrus Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!