Grilled Tuna, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Juliebean_1027

1/2 lb tuna steaks
1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
3 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves


1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil; rub with garlic. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes to marinate.
2. Meanwhile, on large serving plate or platter, place tomato and cheese slices. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with basil. Set aside.
3. Place tuna on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center. Cut tuna into slices. Place tuna slices on top of tomatoes and cheese.


Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 170); Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 310mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 2g); Protein 25g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 30%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

*Courtesy of BettyCrocker.com

Juliebean_1027

1/2 lb tuna steaks
1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
3 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves


1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil; rub with garlic. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes to marinate.
2. Meanwhile, on large serving plate or platter, place tomato and cheese slices. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with basil. Set aside.
3. Place tuna on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center. Cut tuna into slices. Place tuna slices on top of tomatoes and cheese.


Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 170); Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 310mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 2g); Protein 25g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 30%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

*Courtesy of BettyCrocker.com

soxygirl

mmmmm . . . . my tummy is growling just reading this!

bella33067

I am going to have to try this! Sounds great!:flowerforyou:

leann_m_olson

mmmmmmmmmmmmm Julie you are full of great sounding recipes! Thanks again for sharing. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: