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               Fresh Tuna, Black Olive And Red Pepper Salad

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4                    Tuna steaks (5 to 6 oz ea)
   6      tb            Olive oil
                        Salt and pepper -- to taste
   2                    Red bell peppers -- roasted,
                        - peeled, and seeded -OR-
   8      oz            Jar red peppers --
                        - cut 1/4" strips
   3                    Celery rib --
                        - cut into 1/4" batons
  12      lg            Black olives -- pitted, halved,
                        - sliced
   1      sm            Bunch basil -- julienned
   2      tb            Lemon juice
   1      tb            Fresh oregano -- chopped
                        - (optional)
   1      sm            Red leaf lettuce head --
                        - leaves separated, washed,
                        - dried

Rub the tuna with 1 tb oil and season with salt and pepper.

Grill over hot coals for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or broil
under a hot broiler for about the same length of time. Allow the tuna
to cool, then break into 1-1/2" chunks using two forks. In a bowl,
combine the tuna, peppers, celery, olives, and basil.

Mix the remaining olive oil with the lemon juice, oregano, salt, and
pepper to taste, pour over the tuna mixture and toss gently. Serve
the salad on the lettuce.


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