Paleo Seared Tuna Salad
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant and protein-packed Paleo Seared Tuna Salad. Featuring perfectly seared tuna steaks with a golden crust and tender pink center, this dish is a harmonious blend of fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients like mixed salad greens, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and briny capers. A zesty lemon-garlic dressing, enhanced by a hint of Dijon mustard, ties it all together for a flavor-packed meal that's as clean as it is satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad is paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and ideal for lunch or dinner. Serve it fresh and savor the balanced medley of textures and flavors in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Fresh tuna steaks
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 unit Cucumber, sliced
- 1 unit Avocado, diced
- 0.25 unit Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
Step 1
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3
Add the tuna steaks to the skillet and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned on the outside but still pink in the middle (or to desired doneness).
Step 4
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper to form the dressing.
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and capers.
Step 7
Slice the seared tuna into thin strips.
Step 8
Toss the salad ingredients with the dressing until well coated.
Step 9
Arrange the salad on individual plates and top with the sliced seared tuna.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Paleo Seared Tuna Salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1297.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1460.7 |
| Total Fat 99.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g | |
| Cholesterol 152mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1943.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.1g | |
| Protein 102.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 908IU | 0% |
| Calcium 194.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4136.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories