Pasta Salad with Seared Tuna and Citrus Dressing Recipe

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.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly.
4
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.
5
Add 6 tablespoons of the oil slowly, whisking.
6
Add the spaghettini, cucumbers, and mint and toss.
7
Heat a grill pan or heavy frying pan over moderately high heat.
8
Coat the tuna with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper.
9
Cook, turning once, until done to your taste, about 2 minutes per side for medium rare.
10
Remove.
11
Cut the tuna into 1-inch chunks and toss with the spaghettini.

536

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 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.

Pasta Salad with Seared Tuna and Citrus Dressing

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