Tuna Bean Salad
This robust salad combines seared tuna with creamy white beans and fresh arugula for a satisfying meal. It is a healthy and flavorful dish that comes together in under thirty minutes.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Salad
- 4 tuna steaks
- 15 ounces Great Northern beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 pint yellow teardrop tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup green olives chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 5 ounces baby arugula
Instructions
- Whisk the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and all but one tablespoon of the olive oil together in a small bowl until well combined.
- Season the tuna steaks lightly with salt and pepper, then brush them with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the tuna for about 3 minutes per side until cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Combine the beans, tomatoes, olives, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl, then toss with 3 tablespoons of the prepared dressing.
- Add the arugula and another 5 tablespoons of dressing to the bowl, tossing gently until the greens are lightly coated.
- Divide the salad among four plates and top each portion with a sliced tuna steak.