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Vidalia Onion and Tomato Salad with Grilled Tuna

Vidalia Onion and Tomato Salad with Grilled Tuna

Vidalia Onion and Tomato Salad with Grilled Tuna on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Sweet Vidalia onions come into season in mid-April. Pair them with tomatoes for this light summer salad that's topped with grilled ahi tuna. Perfect for a backyard luncheon.

Ingredients

  • For the Salad:
  • 1/2 pound ahi (yellowfin) tuna steak (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large head lettuce (Boston, Romaine or Bibb) (washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh or bottled
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon marjoram

Directions

  1. Heat grill.
  2. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Cut tuna into 1-inch chunks and skewer and place on two or three 3-inch skewers; brush lightly with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill skewered tuna until fish is opaque and flakes with a fork (145 °F); remove from grill.
  5. In a large bowl, toss dressing with all vegetable ingredients. To serve, divide salad on four individual plates; top with tuna.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with an 8 ounce glass of non-fat milk and a slice of whole-grain bread.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 portion of Vidalia Onion and Tomato Salad with Grilled Tuna
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 133
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sodium 200 mg
Carbohydrates 6 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 30 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 481 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 133
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Carbohydrates 6 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 30 mg
Potassium 481 mg
Sodium 200 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 32 mg
Phosphorus 167 mg
Selenium 44 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 182 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.9 mcg
Vitamin C 16 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 65 mcg
Folate 29 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 9 mg
Choline 42 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups
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