Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Beware of cross-contamination from breaded or seasoned items at the fish counter.
"Except the vine, there is no plant which bears a fruit of as great importance as the olive."
-Pliny, Roman Historian
Composed salads like these are a meal unto themselves.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 1 large salad / 4 ounces tuna
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes (does not include chilling time)
This recipe can easily be multiplied. Once assembled, this salad does not keep well, but the ingredients can be made the night before and assembled when ready to serve.
Season the tuna with ground pepper.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat until very hot (almost smoking) and spray with the olive oil. Add the tuna steaks seasoned side down. Cook over medium-high heat until seared and turn. Rare tuna will take about 4 minutes per side. Remove and let cool. Chill.
Place the red potatoes and butter in a roasting pan and place in the oven and reduce the heat to 400°F. Roast for about 20 - 25 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool. Chill.
Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, olive oil, parsley and oregano. Using a fork, mash the anchovy filet into the dressing until it is smooth and then whisk into the dressing with the garlic. Add the capers. Chill well.
To assemble the salad, divide the lettuce between 4 chilled plates. Place the green beans, potatoes and tomatoes in the vinaigrette and toss well. Place on top of the lettuce arranging each vegetable opposite each other. Place a tuna steak on each plate along with one half of a hard boiled egg and three olives for each salad.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 3 cups salad
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 | Calories from Fat 110 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 13g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Monounsaturated Fat 6g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 160mg | 53% |
Sodium 347mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrates 19g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
Sugars 4g | |
Protein 34g |
Vitamin A 107% | Vitamin C 69% |
Calcium 11% | Iron 20% |
Vitamin K 121 mcg | Potassium 1245 mg |
Magnesium 107 mg |