Citrus & Soy Dressing
2/3 cup canola oil 150 mL
¼ cup lime juice 50 mL
1 Tbsp lime zest 15 mL
1 Tbsp wasabi paste 15 mL
2 Tbsp soy sauce 30 mL
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds 15 mL
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Salad
12 oz fresh tuna steak, ¾ inch thick,cut into 4 pieces 340 g
canola oil
salt and pepper
1 ¼ cups coarsely chopped almonds 300 mL
1 Tbsp canola oil 15 mL
1 fennel bulb, white part only, thinly sliced into bite size pieces 1
2 oranges, peeled and cut into segments 2
1 pink grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments 1
2 (10 oz) bags salad greens, rinsed and drained 2 (284 g) bags
3 green onions, chopped 3
1 small bunch watercress 1
(reserve 4 pieces for garnish)
Brush tuna pieces with canola oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coat tuna with chopped almonds. In non-stick frying pan over medium heat, cook tuna in 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil. Cook tuna for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until done, turning once. Tuna should be rare. Set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients for the salad in a large salad bowl. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad ingredients and toss lightly. Divide salad ingredients among four large plates. Rearrange citrus fruits to make attractive presentation. Place one piece of tuna on top of each salad plate. Garnish with watercress or curled green onion. Drizzle with additional dressing if desired. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Tue, Sep 8, 2009
Canola Recipes, Super Foods