Perfect on a hot summer day, this cool, refreshing salad
can be served as a main course for lunch or as a light dinner.
Recipe courtesy of: California Wild Rice Advisory Board
Makes 6 servings.
| 4 |
Fresh Ahi tuna steaks
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3 |
Cups California Wild Rice, cooked |
| 1 |
Cup
water
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8 |
sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated and julienne
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| 1 |
Cup
water |
3 |
green onions, chopped |
| 1/2 |
Teaspoon salt |
3 |
Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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| 1/2 |
Teaspoon white pepper |
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Dijon Vinaigrette* (see recipe below) |
| 1 |
sprig fresh parsley |
1 |
pound mixed baby greens, or butter lettuce |
| 1 |
sprig fresh tarragon |
3 |
slices Pancetta (optional) |
| 1 |
sprig fresh thyme |
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Rinse fish and pat dry. In large sauté pan, combine wine, water, salt, pepper, parsley, tarragon, and thyme. Bring to boil and boil 2 minutes. Add tuna steaks; reduce heat and simmer covered 10 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Remove fish from liquid and cool. Break into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Combine cooked wild rice, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, chopped parsley, tuna and Dijon vinaigrette; toss to mix well. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
To serve, place a mound of baby greens on each plate. Spoon wild rice mixture over mixed baby greens and garnish with pancetta.
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