Seared Tuna Mediterranean Style and Mixed Greens w/ Sbrinz

The other night I had a real hankering for some seared tuna but also for something salty... like olives! 


So, as I was looking through the ingredients in my fridge, to see what I had to put together for a meal I found all the makings for a delicious tuna mediterranean style dish and side salad.  


The finished product turned out to be just what me and (my boyfriend) wanted for dinner on quiet night in!

Method:

Before preparing the rest of your ingredients, prepare sauce and season tuna for the dish.

Basil Garlic Sauce:

Combine 1 clove of garlic, 2 tbsp. olive oil, and 5 basil leaves, salt and pepper to taste.  Mix well in a food processor until the consistency of a sauce.  Put aside in fridge.

Ahi Tuna:

Season both sides of tuna well with salt and pepper.  Put in fridge for later. 

Directions:

1. Wash small purple, white, and red potatoes

2. Slice potatoes in to quarters 

3. Begin to sautee potatoes in deep pan on low heat and just enough vegetable broth to cover them along with a sprinkling of fresh or dried thyme and oregano

4. While the potatoes are softening begin to cut your other ingredients and set aside in bowl:

• 1/2 of large bell pepper of your choice if small use a whole one (I used orange for its sweetness)
• Chop 4 stalks of jarred heart of palm (you can find them at Trader Joe's)
• Chop and remove pit for approx. 1/2 cup of mixed green and kalamata olives 

5. Once broth has begun to cook down and potatoes can be pierced with a fork add your peppers.  2 min later add olives and heart of palm.

6. Meanwhile in separate, on medium heat pan (I like a caste iron) to give more of a "grilled" taste, put a coating of olive oil and your salt and pepper seasoned tuna steak in pan.  For a seared finish cook appox. one minute per side until you have a nice "crust".

7. Serve the seared tuna with your olives, potatoes and heart of palms and finish with the basil garlic sauce.  

For the Salad:

Salad:

Wash mixed greens of romaine lettuce, well chopped sbrinz cheese (similar to a parmesan) into small pieces and mix well with dressing.

Dressing:

2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 fresh squeezed lemon's juice, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle lightly over salad mixture. 

Enjoy!

xoxo

Meg