Description
This Irresistible Fresh Tuna Salad is a clean, easy classic Mediterranean dish perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Featuring seared fresh tuna steak mixed with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing, it’s versatile enough to enjoy over greens, in sandwiches, or stuffed in avocado halves.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh tuna steak, cooked and flaked
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon garlic powder OR 1 small garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Season and Sear Tuna: Season the fresh tuna steak evenly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the tuna steak in the skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until it is just cooked through but still tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Flake the Tuna: Once cooled, use a fork to gently flake the tuna into bite-sized pieces, ensuring you don’t over-mash it to keep texture.
- Prepare Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder or minced garlic if using. This creates a flavorful, tangy dressing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the flaked tuna, finely chopped red onion, celery, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly without breaking up the tuna too much.
- Season and Chill: Taste the salad and adjust salt and black pepper as needed. For best flavor, cover and chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve this tuna salad over mixed greens for a fresh meal, in sandwiches for a quick lunch, or stuffed in avocado halves for a low-carb option.
- Fresh tuna can be substituted with canned tuna (in water or oil) if fresh is unavailable.
- For a Mediterranean twist, add chopped capers or olives to the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
