Mediterranean Rice Salad with Seared Tuna

Name: Mediterranean Rice Salad with Seared Tuna
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks, about 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 pounds in all); 118 milliliters black olives, such as Kalamata, halved and pitted; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 Tbsps chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 79 milliliters olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 small red onion, chopped; 355 milliliters long-grain rice; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 large tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 Tbsps white-wine vinegar

Mediterranean Rice Salad with Seared Tuna might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 46g of protein, 30g of fat, and a total of 715 calories. A mixture of tuna steaks, salt, rice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rice until just done, about 10 minutes.

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Water

Rice

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Drain. Rinse with cold water.

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Water

Drain thoroughly.

In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the rice, onion, tomato, bell pepper, olives, parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme. In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper.

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Black Pepper

Bell Pepper

Mustard

Parsley

Vinegar

Garlic

Olives

Tomato

Onion

Thyme

Rice

Salt

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Whisk

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Add the 1/3 cup oil slowly, whisking. Toss this vinaigrette with the rice.

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Rice

Cooking Oil

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Rub the tuna with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

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Black Pepper

Thyme

Salt

Tuna

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Dry Seasoning Rub

Heat a grill pan or large heavy frying pan over moderately high heat.

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Wine Recommendation: Look for a light, refreshing white wine from the Mediterranean. Either a bottle of the delightful albario from Galicia in Spain or a Ctes de Gascogne from southwestern France would be appropriate.

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White Wine