Grilled Ahi Tuna and Grapefruit Salad

Spring mix, fennel and craisins tossed in a honey mint dressing topped with spiced pecans and crumbled blue cheese.

By: Aaron McCargo Jr., Celebrity Chef

Prep Time: 1hr 25min
Cook Time: 20 min

RECIPE
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RECIPE

Servings:

Yield: 4 Salads

Ingredients:

1/2 cup honey mint dressing
1/2 cup spicy coated pecans
1 pound grilled spiced tuna steak
8 cups spring lettuce mix
1/2 cup fennel, julienne 1/4 inch
1 cup grapefruit sections
1/4 cup craisins
1/2 cup chevre (goat) cheese, crumbled

Honey Mint Dressing
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon mint leaves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons shallots, minced

Spicy Pecans
1/4 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Spiced Grilled Tuna Steak
4 (4-5 ounce each) tuna steaks
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Allergens:

Fish, Milk, Tree Nuts

Nutritional Information

Directions:

Honey Mint Dressing: In a food processor, combine all ingredients. Pulse until well blended.
Spicy Pecans: Place water in a skillet and bring to a boil. Add sugar to the boiling water, allow sugar to dissolve and start to thicken. Reduce heat to low. Add pecans, cayenne pepper, salt and paprika. Evenly coat pecans. Evenly spread pecan mixture on parchment lined sheet tray. Completely cool.
Spiced Grilled Tuna Steak: In a bowl, combine oil and seasonings. Mix well. Add tuna steaks to marinade. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Drain and discard excess marinade. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Place tuna on grill. Grill each side for 2 to 3 minutes. Let tuna rest for 5 minutes. Cut each tuna steak into 1/4 inch thick strips.
For Service: In a bowl, combine spring mix, fennel and grapefruit sections. Add dressing, toss to coat evenly. Place greens on a plate. Place pecans, craisins and goat cheese on top of greens. Place sliced tuna steak on top of salad.