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    Bibb Lettuce with Grilled Tuna, Black Beans, Avocado and Cilantro Vinaigrette

    Source of Recipe

    Marla

    List of Ingredients

    Bibb Lettuce with Grilled Tuna, Black Beans, Avocado and Cilantro Vinaigrette

    For the cilantro vinaigrette:
    1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
    2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon freshly chopped cilantro
    salt to taste
    freshly ground black pepper

    For the grilled tuna:
    4 tuna steaks, about 4 to 5 ounces each
    nonstick cooking spray

    For the green salad:
    8 cups Bibb lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
    1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

    Recipe


    For the cilantro vinaigrette:
    1. Place the shallots and the vinegar in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Continue whisking and slowly add the olive oil and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    For the grilled tuna:
    1. Spray the grill grate with nonstick cooking spray and then preheat the grill to medium-high.
    2. Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
    3. Grill the tuna on both sides until it is cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the tuna steaks.

    For the green salad:
    1. Slice the tuna into strips and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the black beans and half of the vinaigrette.
    2. Place the lettuce in a separate salad bowl and toss it with the remaining vinaigrette. Arrange the tuna and black bean mixture on top. Garnish with avocado slices.


    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size: 1 tuna fillet with salad
    Calories 465
    Total Fat 17 g
    Saturated Fat 3 g
    Protein 58 g
    Total Carbohydrate 21 g
    Dietary Fiber 6 g
    Sodium 380 mg
    Percent Calories from Fat 33%
    Percent Calories from Protein 49%
    Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 18%

 

 

 


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