Tuna Salad With Chilli Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Tuna Salad With Chilli Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks; olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 80 g fresh rocket; 80 g fresh spinach leaves; 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 garlic clove, crushed; ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese (optional); 2 red chilies, deseeded and chopped; ⅓ cup pine nuts; 1 ½ cups fresh basil; ½ cup olive oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 tuna steaks
olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
80 g fresh rocket
80 g fresh spinach leaves
4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ cup shaved parmesan cheese (optional)
2 red chilies, deseeded and chopped
⅓ cup pine nuts
1 ½ cups fresh basil
½ cup olive oil
salt and pepper

1
To make pesto:.
2
Place chilli, garlic, parmesan, pine nuts and basil in processor, process until combined.
3
Slowly add olive oil until pureed.
4
Transfer to bowl and season.
5
Set aside.
6
To cook tuna:.
7
Brush with oil and season.
8
Grill to you liking.
9
Cut tuna into chunks, add to other salad ingredients, season and top with pesto.
10
Serve immediately.

804

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 4 tuna steaks, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 80 g fresh rocket, and more.

Yes, Tuna Salad With Chilli Basil Pesto 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.

Tuna Salad With Chilli Basil Pesto

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