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Seared Tuna On A Bed Of Leaf Lettuce(Hl)

Make Seared Tuna On A Bed Of Leaf Lettuce(Hl) at home with Red Leaf Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tuna Cut Into Fillets, Lemon, and Salt. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1 head
• 1 head
• 1 lb
• 1/2
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp
• 3
• 1 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 1
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 4

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Prepare the greens: Remove the outer leaves and any blemished leaves. Tear the leaves in half, and wash.

2. 2

   Combine the tuna, lemon juice, salt and olive oil. Let marinate while preparing salsa.

3. 3

   Prepare the salsa: In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the scallions, jalapeno peppers and ginger.

5. 5

   Heat until the aroma is released (just 1 to 2 minutes).

6. 6

   Add the orange juice and reduce the liquid slightly (3 to 4 minutes).

7. 7

   Add the pineapple, herbs and seasonings.

8. 8

   Remove from the heat and toss.

9. 9

   Prepare the garnish: Heat the olive oil to the smoking point and set aside.

10. 10

    Assemble the salad: Toss the greens with enough vinaigrette dressing to coat evenly.

11. 11

    Lean the tuna fillet on the salsa.

12. 12

    Place sliced scallions on top of the tuna and drizzle with the heated olive oil, wilting the scallions and giving off a refreshing aroma.

13. 13

    WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA AND WILTED SCALLIONS

14. 14

    Recipe from Gino's Kitchen: Nourishing the Soul by Gino Dalesandro