Tricolor Salad alla Splendido Recipe

Name: Tricolor Salad alla Splendido
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces raw tuna steak; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 lemon; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ounces various types of radicchio, like Castelfranco, Tardivo, Treviso or Rosa di Gorizia; 4 ounces frisee, Italian if possible; 1/4 cup large capers (packed in salt, rinsed and soaked a half-hour); ⅓ cup small pitted olives, preferably taggiasca; 1/2 cup golden raisins, rehydrated in 1 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 bunch chives, minced

Servings: persons

8 ounces raw tuna steak
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lemon
2 bay leaves
2 cups plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces various types of radicchio, like Castelfranco, Tardivo, Treviso or Rosa di Gorizia
4 ounces frisee, Italian if possible
1/4 cup large capers (packed in salt, rinsed and soaked a half-hour)
⅓ cup small pitted olives, preferably taggiasca
1/2 cup golden raisins, rehydrated in 1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 bunch chives, minced

1
Cut tuna into 4 even portions; season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
With a peeler, cut 4 long strips from skin of lemon; place in a small pot with the bay leaves and tuna.
3
Add about 2 cups oil, or enough to just cover the tuna.
4
Over medium heat, bring oil to about 140 degrees and gently poach for 10 minutes, adjusting or turning off heat to maintain temperature, until tuna is cooked through.
5
Turn off heat and allow tuna to cool in the oil for 10 minutes.
6
Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
7
Wash and dry all greens well.
8
Keep leaves whole and place in a large bowl.
9
Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil in a small saucepan with the capers, olives and raisins.
10
Once they begin to fry lightly and become aromatic, add tuna slices and pour mixture over the greens.
11
Juice the lemon and add 2 tablespoons juice, along with lime juice, parsley and chives.
12
Toss well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

1495

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces raw tuna steak, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 lemon, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Tricolor Salad alla Splendido falls under the Salads 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.

Tricolor Salad alla Splendido

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