Italian
Tuna Salad
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
A delicious Tuscan-inspired tuna salad with quickly seared tuna and crunchy raw vegetables, dressed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
10 items- 2 pcsTunaTwo thick slices, cut into cubes
- Extra Virgin Olive OilFor searing and dressing
- Coarse SaltCoarse salt, for searing and seasoning
- CarrotsCut into strips then small pieces
- ZucchiniCut into strips then small pieces
- 1 pcsRed Bell PepperRed bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 1/2 pcsOnionHalf an onion, cut into medium pieces
- Cherry TomatoA handful, opened to preserve juices
- 1/2 pcsLemonJuice of half a lemon
- Black PepperGround black pepper, to taste
Method
- Cut the tuna into small cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan with coarse salt.
- While the oil heats, cut carrots into thin strips, then into small pieces. Add to a large bowl.
- Cut zucchini into thin strips, then into small pieces. Add to the bowl.
- Cut red bell pepper into pieces. Add to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- When the oil is hot, sear the tuna briefly (just a minute) so it remains raw inside. Remove and place on absorbent paper.
- Cut half an onion into medium pieces. Add to the bowl.
- Cut cherry tomatoes by opening them without crushing, to preserve juices. Add to the bowl.
- Add the juice of half a lemon to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the seared tuna and gently mix so it doesn't break apart.
- Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.
- Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
Gambero Rosso
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