Best 7 Sicilian Rice Salad With Seared Tuna Recipes

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Sicilian rice salad with seared tuna is a delightful and refreshing summer dish that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean. It is a vibrant and colorful dish with tender rice, perfectly seared tuna, and an array of fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The combination of textures and flavors in this salad creates a balanced and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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SICILIAN RICE SALAD WITH SEARED TUNA



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The combination of fresh seafood with fennel, capers, and tomatoes is typical of Sicilian dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
3 lemons
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 red onion, peeled and finely diced
1 small fennel bulb, core removed, finely diced
3 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons marjoram leaves
2 one-inch-thick tuna steaks, (1 1/2 pounds)
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place rice and 2 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan, and bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from heat. Using a fork, separate the grains of rice, and transfer rice to a large bowl. Grate 1 tablespoon zest from the lemons, and add the zest to rice. Set the rice aside.
  • Squeeze the lemons, yielding 1/3 cup strained juice. Place 12 tomato halves, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a blender; blend until liquefied. With blender running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream to the tomato dressing.
  • Add yellow bell pepper, onion, fennel, the remaining tomato halves, capers, the remaining 5 tablespoons parsley, marjoram, and tomato dressing to rice; toss to combine.
  • Coat a saute pan with cooking spray, and set over medium-high heat. Cut the tuna steaks into 1-inch-wide strips, and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place the tuna strips in hot pan, and sear on all sides until browned and medium rare, about 1 minute per side. Remove the pan from heat, and cut each strip into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide the rice salad and the tuna slices among six bowls, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 g, Cholesterol 29 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, Sodium 502 g

SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon Chinese mustard
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 pounds Ahi tuna loin, cut in 4 strips
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 bunch mizuna greens
1 bunch arugula greens
3 cups torn red leaf lettuce
3 cups torn green leaf lettuce
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fried rice noodles
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, lime, ginger, mustard and cilantro. Pour in the oil and continue to whisk until emulsified.
  • Season the tuna fillets with salt and pepper; lightly coat with oil. Put sesame seeds on a plate. Coat top and bottom of each fillet with seeds. Heat a large, dry skillet over high heat. Add fillets; cook about 3 minutes. Turn; cook until desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes for rare. Slice the tuna into 1-inch thick strips.
  • Mix the greens together and spread out on a platter. Add the green onions, rice noodles almonds, and orange segments. Lay the tuna strips on top then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

TUNA SALAD "SICILIAN STYLE"



Tuna Salad

I created this after years of trial and error. It is healthy and tastes great too! I like to add 1 tablesppon chopped pickled jalapeño peppers for an added zest! I have kids now so I will leave that out! I hope you enjoy!

Provided by K-Jon Chef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 2 sandwiches, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) can albacore tuna in water (drained well)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon onion (minced fine)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (regular salt to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (fresh ground, to taste)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingridients in a bowl and chill at least 2 hours!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 1111.6, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 42.5

TUNA RICE SALAD



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I got this recipe from an ex-SIL and we have enjoyed it for years. So easy to make, cool and light, and yet filling.

Provided by Cloudtears

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups leftover cooked rice (cold)
1 (6 ounce) can tuna (I prefer water packed)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
3 green onions (chopped, be sure to include some of the greens)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (can be Lite) or 1/2 cup salad dressing (can be Lite)

Steps:

  • Mix all of the ingredients together using just enough mayonnaise to bind everything.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator for an hour or more.
  • Place an ice cream scoop full on a lettuce leaf and garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 243.2, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 12.7

RICE SALAD WITH FRESH TUNA



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup long-grain rice
Salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup packed, flaked cooked fresh tuna
1/4 cup dry white wine
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add rice to a large pot of boiling salted water. When water returns to boil, cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Place rice in a serving bowl, and fold in enough olive oil to keep it from sticking.
  • Stir in red onion, garlic and mint. Fold in cooked tuna. Add white wine and additional oil to taste.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper; allow to marinate one hour. Check seasonings before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 341 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET AND SOUR SICILIAN TUNA



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My grandmother made this recipe every Christmas Eve as part of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. We still make it today and it is my all time favorite!

Provided by JoAnna Porreca Schade

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into chunks
4 tuna steaks
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook and stir until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove the onion from the skillet.
  • Place the tuna steaks in the same skillet over medium-high heat and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the tuna steaks to a serving tray; keep warm.
  • Stir the vinegar and sugar together in the same skillet until sugar is dissolved. Return the onions to the pan, and simmer until the liquid reduces and is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Return the tuna to the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Place the tuna on the warm serving tray and top with the onion and sweet and sour mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 64.2 mg, Sugar 51.5 g

ROMAINE RICE TUNA SALAD



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This is a yummy salad my roommate from Croatia made all of the time. It's perfect for lunch. You just want to keep eating and eating! Make right before serving, doesn't refrigerate well.

Provided by PICKLELOVER

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups water
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large carrot, grated
1 (7 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the romainee lettuce, carrot, and tuna. Pour the olive oil and vinegar over this mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. When the rice is done, cool for about 5 minutes, then toss with the salad. The warm rice will wilt the romaine lettuce slightly. Taste and adjust the amounts of vinegar and oil or salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately. This does not keep well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5 calories, Carbohydrate 80.8 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 360.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This salad is only as good as the ingredients you put in it, so be sure to use the best quality rice, tuna, and vegetables you can find.
  • Cook the rice properly. The rice should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it. If you overcook the rice, it will become mushy and the salad will not be as good.
  • Sear the tuna properly. The tuna should be seared quickly over high heat so that it is cooked on the outside but still rare or medium-rare on the inside. If you overcook the tuna, it will become dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. The more vegetables you use, the more colorful and flavorful the salad will be. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and artichokes.
  • Dress the salad lightly. The dressing should be light and flavorful, so that it enhances the flavors of the rice, tuna, and vegetables without overpowering them.

Conclusion:

Sicilian rice salad with seared tuna is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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