Best 7 Grilled Tuna Salad With Sun Dried Tomato Dressing Recipes

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Grilled tuna salad with sun dried tomato dressing is an easy and delicious summer dish that you can enjoy as a light meal or as a side salad. The combination of grilled tuna, fresh greens, and tangy sun dried tomato dressing creates a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create a delicious grilled tuna salad with sun dried tomato dressing that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED TUSCAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

One 1 1/2 pound fresh tuna steak
2 teaspoons ground fennel
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for brushing
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for serving
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 anchovy fillets, patted dry and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin Tuscan olive oil
Honey, if needed
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed well and drained again
1 cup Gaeta olives, pitted
1/2 bulb fresh fennel, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces mixed baby greens
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh-flat leaf parsley
Loaf of Tuscan bread, grilled and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil
Loaf of Tuscan bread, grilled and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the tuna: Remove the tuna from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Mix together the fennel, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Brush the tuna with canola oil on both sides and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Grill until charred on both sides and cooked to medium doneness, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into medium dice.
  • For the salad dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, rosemary, anchovies and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking, until it all emulsifies. For a sweeter and thicker texture, whisk in a teaspoon of honey at a time, until desired taste and consistency is reached.
  • For the salad: Combine the beans, olives, fennel, onion and tuna in a large bowl. Add the dressing and gently toss to coat. Add the greens, basil and parsley , season with salt and pepper, and toss again.
  • For serving: Mound the salad on a platter and sprinkle the remaining lemon juice over the top.

GRILLED TUNA SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Blender     Leafy Green     Tomato     Backyard BBQ     Tuna     Corn     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Sour Cream     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the dressing
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus additional to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup packed fresh coriander
10 cups loosely packed mesclun (mixed baby greens, available at specialty produce markets)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 cup cooked fresh corn (cut from about 2 ears)
two 1-inch-thick tuna steaks (about 1-1/2 pounds) olive oil for brushing the tuna nasturtium blossoms for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a blender blend together the garlic, the vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, the sun-dried tomatoes, the plum tomatoes, and 1/4 cup water until the mixture is smooth and with the motor running add the oil in a stream. Add the sour cream, the coriander, the additional lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and blend the dressing until it is combined well. (The dressing may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Let the dressing return to room temperature.)
  • In a large bowl toss the mesclun with the tomatoes and the corn and divide the mixture among 4 plates. Brush the tuna on both sides with the oil, season it with salt and pepper, and grill it on an oiled rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals for 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until is cooked to the desired degree. Let the tuna stand for 3 minutes and cut it against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Divide the tuna slices among the salads and pour about 1/4 cup of the dressing over each serving. Serve any remaining dressing separately and garnish the salads with nasturtium blossoms.

GRIDDLED TUNA WITH BEAN & TOMATO SALAD



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The fresh tuna in this dish has a lovely meaty texture that's even better when marinated before cooking

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 fresh tuna steaks, about 175g/6oz each
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 large garlic clove , crushed
1 tbsp chopped rosemary leaves
410g can cannellini bean , drained and rinsed
8 cherry tomatoes , quartered
½ small red onion , thinly sliced
50g bag rocket
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
1 tsp clear honey

Steps:

  • Put the tuna in a shallow dish, drizzle over the oil and lemon juice, scatter over the garlic and rosemary. Turn the tuna so it's well coated. Cover and put in the fridge for 30 minutes (you can leave it for longer if convenient).
  • Tip the beans into a large bowl. Toss in the tomatoes, onion and rocket. Put the oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey and salt and pepper in a screw top jar. Seal and put aside.
  • Heat a cast iron ridged grill pan or frying pan until very hot. Cook the tuna on a moderately high heat for 2 minutes each side - don't overcook or it will be dry.
  • Shake the dressing. Pour over the salad. Mix. Serve the salad with the tuna on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 54 grams protein, Sodium 0.67 milligram of sodium

TOMATOES AND TUNA SALAD



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Each summer, I look forward to making this salad when I have a bumper crop of tomatoes in my garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon each celery seed and pepper
5 medium tomatoes, cored
Bacon bits, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine tuna, cheese, mayonnaise, celery, onion, pickle, pickle juice, salt, celery seed and pepper. Chill. Cut tomatoes, not quite through, into quarters; place on individual plates and spread apart. Spoon 1/2 cup salad into each. Garnish with bacon bits if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

GRILLED TUNA SALAD



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I love cooking this tuna spinach salad! Tuna steaks are quick to cook and delicious, and always seem a little more elegant, even though they're pretty inexpensive. You can find them at most meat and seafood counters. -De'Lawrence Reed, Durham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound tuna steaks
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/3 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Brush tuna with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, edamame and corn. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat., Divide salad among four plates; slice tuna and arrange over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51 mg cholesterol, Sodium 380 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD ON GRILLED TOMATO HERB BREAD



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A very tasty dish, the flavor of the tuna salad with the marinated green beans is one you just cant miss. Chilling in the refrigerator overnight is best but could be ready to serve in one to two hours.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Tuna

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup fresh tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 large garlic cloves, or to taste, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped or to taste
1/2 lb fresh green beans, steamed
1 red bell pepper, medium, seeded, sliced thinly
8 cherry tomatoes
1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar or 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 slices bread, tomato herb or your choice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Steps:

  • In medium mixing bowl combine diced tomato, 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, mustard, 2 large cloves of garlic finely chopped, and dried basil. Mix well and let stand for five minutes. Add tuna, celery, and fresh basil to tomato mixture and combine well. Cover and refrigerate for one to two hours or overnight. Stir before serving.
  • In another medium bowl, add remaining fresh basil, fresh oregano, and vinegar. Mix well and let stand for 10 minutes. Add onion and remaining garlic. Set aside.
  • Rinse fresh green beans well and snap ends off. Drop beans into medium pot of boiling water just until they begin to get tender. Drain green beans. Add drained beans, red pepper strips and cherry tomatoes to herb vinegar mixture. Mix well and refrigerate for one hour.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle olive oil on bread slices, grill lightly, and than arrange of large platter. Stir tuna salad and mound on top of grilled bread slices. Add remaining olive oil, salt and pepper to green bean mixture. Combine well and spoon green bean mixture around grilled bread slices with tuna. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 504.3, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 24.6

GRILLED TUNA WITH SALAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bonito or tuna fillet with skin left on, about 1 pound
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus oil for greasing the grill
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
lettuce salad with tomato dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill or the oven broiler.
  • Put the tuna on a flat surface and cut away and discard the dark center streak or bones. Spoon the olive oil over the fish and sprinkle with salt, ground pepper, thyme and pepper flakes.
  • If an outdoor grill is used, rub the rack lightly with olive oil. Place the fish, skin side up, on the grill. If the broiler is used, place the fish on a rack, skin side up, about 4 inches from the heat. Cook 3 minutes and turn; cook for another 3 minutes. If you wish the fish to be well done, cook 5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the fish and cut it into thin diagonal slices.
  • Arrange one-quarter of the salad greens on each of four large plates. Arrange an equal number of fish slices on each plate, placing them in the center of the greens.
  • Spoon equal amounts of the salad dressing over the salad greens and around the fish. Serve any remaining salad dressing on the side. Serve while the fish is still warm.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tuna. If you can't find fresh tuna, frozen tuna steaks or fillets will also work.
  • To ensure the tuna is cooked evenly, grill it over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the tuna in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • The sun-dried tomato dressing is what really makes this salad special. Be sure to use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes and olive oil to get the best flavor.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. If you have some cooked tuna left over from another meal, simply flake it and add it to the salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The tuna is grilled to perfection and the sun-dried tomato dressing adds a burst of flavor. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this Grilled Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing a try.

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