Chargrilled Tuna Salad
Serves 4.
Tuna is low in fat, packed with protein and high in vitamins and minerals, so it’s good for you as well as being delicious!
Ingredients
- 600g tuna steak
- 60ml mirin (rice wine)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 small fresh red chilli, deseeded, chopped finely
- 1 spring onion, chopped finely
- 2 medium red peppers, sliced thinly
- 200g mixed salad leaves
Instructions
- Cook the tuna on a hot, oiled griddle, grill or barbecue until browned on both sides and cooked as desired. Cover, rest for 2 minutes then cut into thick slices.
- Meanwhile, combine the mirin, soy sauce, garlic, chilli, and spring onion in a screw-top jar and shake well.
- Combine the tuna and dressing in a large bowl, add the red pepper and salad leaves, toss gently to combine.
- Remove from the griddle, squeeze over a little extra lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately with a generous dollop of the Tropical Fruit Salsa.