Caesar Salad with Pepper-Grilled Tuna

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
100%
Caesar Salad with Pepper-Grilled Tuna
45 min.
6
256kcal

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If you’re looking for a fresh and exciting twist on the classic Caesar Salad, our Caesar Salad with Pepper-Grilled Tuna is a delightful option that is sure to impress! Perfectly grilled tuna steaks, infused with bold flavors of soy and crackling black pepper, are the stars of this dish. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also packed with health benefits, making it ideal for a nutritious lunch or a light dinner. At only 256 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

This dish is designed for everyone to enjoy, as it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP. The combination of fresh mixed baby greens and crisp radishes adds a vibrant crunch, while the homemade Caesar Vinaigrette ties it all together, bringing a tangy richness that elevates this salad into a main course. Whether you’re entertaining friends or just treating yourself to a healthy meal, this salad offers a sophisticated flavor profile that will satisfy your palate.

Join us in the kitchen and bring warmth to your dining table with this stunning Caesar Salad with Pepper-Grilled Tuna. From the grill to the plate in just 45 minutes, it's a meal you can feel good about serving any day of the week. Experience the harmony of flavors and textures as you savor this perfect summer dish!

Ingredients

  • 30 ounce tuna steaks 
  • 0.3 cup peppercorns whole black
  • tablespoon brown sugar dark packed ()
  • 10 ounce baby greens mixed
  • bunch radishes trimmed sliced
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • servings caesar vinaigrette 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • mortar and pestle
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Stir soy sauce and brown sugar in pie dish until sugar dissolves. Using mortar and pestle or spice mill, coarsely grind peppercorns. Dip both sides of tuna steaks in soy mixture.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of tuna generously with peppercorns, pressing to adhere. Grill tuna to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  3. Combine greens and radishes in large bowl. Toss with enough Caesar Vinaigrette to coat salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 6 plates.
  4. Cut tuna crosswise into thin slices; place alongside salad.
  5. Drizzle tuna and greens with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein55.89%
Fat27.49%
Carbs16.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.17
Glycemic Load
1.34
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.688261094301%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
5.26mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:255.64kcal
12.78%
Fat:7.82g
12.03%
Saturated Fat:2.02g
12.62%
Carbohydrates:10.63g
3.54%
Net Carbohydrates:7.93g
2.88%
Sugar:2.35g
2.61%
Cholesterol:53.86mg
17.95%
Sodium:613.34mg
26.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.76g
71.52%
Vitamin B12:13.37µg
222.78%
Selenium:52.58µg
75.11%
Vitamin A:3685.61IU
73.71%
Manganese:1.4mg
70.16%
Vitamin B3:13.04mg
65.22%
Vitamin D:8.08µg
53.86%
Phosphorus:408.35mg
40.84%
Vitamin B6:0.74mg
36.88%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.88%
Magnesium:97.81mg
24.45%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.42%
Potassium:612.13mg
17.49%
Vitamin B5:1.74mg
17.41%
Iron:2.97mg
16.52%
Vitamin K:17.23µg
16.41%
Vitamin C:12.2mg
14.78%
Copper:0.29mg
14.74%
Fiber:2.7g
10.82%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.44%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.55%
Calcium:66.83mg
6.68%
Folate:25.84µg
6.46%
Source:Epicurious