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Tuna & Charred Greens Salad

Decadently rich tuna flavor and totally dramatic presentation combine for a distinctive salad sure to impress taste buds and guests!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 jar King Oscar Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sun-Dried Tomatoes (reserve oil)
  • 2 heads baby gems or romaine lettuce
  • Small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Lemon Tahini Dressing

  • 1 tbsp tahini sauce
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 charred lemon (from above)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp water, if needed

PREP TIME:

15 min

SERVES:

2

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO...

  1. Remove tuna and condiments from jar, reserve EVOO.
  2. Cut lettuce heads in half lengthwise, rinse well and spin dry.
  3. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Lay your lettuce cut-side up, drizzle with reserved oil and gently brush evenly across lettuce. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Char lettuce on each side for about 2-3 minutes, until crisp. Simultaneously, char halved lemon, cut-side down for about 2-3 minutes. Set lemon aside to cool.
  5. Plate charred lettuce cut-side up and pour any remaining EVOO over platter. Gently flake and arrange tuna fillets, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives from jar.
  6. Whisk together your tahini, olive oil, juice from charred lemon, and salt and pepper until smooth. Add a little water to thin dressing as desired. Drizzle over salad.
  7. Garnish with pomegranate seeds (arils) and fresh parsley leaves.
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