Spiced Pan-Seared Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Spiced Pan-Seared Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; ⅓ cup fresh orange juice; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves (I omitted these, don't like them); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (It calls for 1/2 tsp, I used 1/4 tsp); 8 cups torn romaine lettuce; ½ cup thinly sliced onion; 15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed; kosher salt, to taste (I didn't use any, I felt it already had enough); 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (I used only 1/2 tsp); 1 lb fresh tuna, cut into 2-inch pieces; cajun seasoning (go easy because of the salt); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup grape tomatoes

Servings: persons

⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves (I omitted these, don't like them)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt (It calls for 1/2 tsp, I used 1/4 tsp)
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
½ cup thinly sliced onion
15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed
kosher salt, to taste (I didn't use any, I felt it already had enough)
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon kosher salt (I used only 1/2 tsp)
1 lb fresh tuna, cut into 2-inch pieces
cajun seasoning (go easy because of the salt)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup grape tomatoes

1
Whisk together lemon juice, 1/3 cup orange juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, honey, tarragon, and salt for the salad dressing.
2
Combine romaine, onion, and beans in a large bowl.
3
Set dressing and salad aside until ready to serve.
4
Stir together 3 tablespoons orange juice, marmalade, and salt for the tuna.
5
Marinate tuna pieces in the marmalade mixture for 5 minutes.
6
Drain marinade, then place tuna on a plate and season with Cajun spices.
7
Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then sear tuna until brown.
8
Add tomatoes and saute, stirring occasionally, until their skins blister, 12 minutes.
9
Add dressing to salad to taste, toss to coat, and season.
10
Divide the salad evenly among 4 dinner plates.
11
Top each with some of the tuna and tomatoes.
12
Serve salad while tuna is warm.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice, ⅓ cup fresh orange juice, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pan-Seared Tuna 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Pan-Seared Tuna Salad

Tips for the best results

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