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Grilled Yellowfin Tuna and Pear Salad Recipe

Protein packed yellowfin or ahi tuna in a salad of greens and arugula, with pear, sliced almonds. dried cherries, and feta cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Quick
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Janna/Fit As A Fiddle Life

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Tuna

  • 8 oz yellowfin tuna
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp seafood seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Salad

  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1 cup slaw mix
  • 1 pear sliced
  • 1/4 cup almonds toasted
  • 2 tbsp cherries, dried
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Dressing

  • Whisk olive oil and balamic vinegar. Set aside.

Tuna

  • Spread olive oil on one side of tuna filet and sprinkle with seafood seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Heat grill on high. Place tuna on grill on direct heat and cook for 2 minutes. Time dends on filet thickness and how rare you want the tuna.
  • Turn and grill for 2 additional minutes. Tuna is done when the surface is golden, but the inside is a medium pink or when a temperature probe registers 115-120°F. This amount of cook time should result in a mediumrare-done steak. Do not overcook.
  • Set aside.

Salad Preparation

  • Heat sliced almonds in a non-stick pan. Occasionally shake pan to mix. Lightly brown.
  • Place greens, slaw mix, peeled and sliced pear, cherries, and toasted almonds in bowl.
  • Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss with dressing.
  • Flake tuna into large chunks and add to greens.
  • Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.

Notes

Timesaver Tip: For a cost-effective option pick up a salad kit, and add tuna, and feta cheese for a quick and easy meal.