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ZESTY GRILLED AHI TUNA WITH FETA AND FRESH TOMATO SALSA

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I was looking for new ways to make yummy healthy Ahi Tuna and this recipe hit the spot! It is so easy and quick - using Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing mix, tomatoes and feta cheese. Give it a try! You will not be disappointed.

Provided by Coco can cook

Categories Weeknight

Time 45m

Yield 4 Tuna Steaks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (I use white balsamic)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1 (2/3 ounce) package good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
4 tuna steaks (4oz each)

Steps:

Mix vinegar, oil, wine and salad dressing mix. Stir in 1 Tbsp of basil.
In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, feta and remaining basil. Add 4 Tbsp of prepared dressing from step 1.
Pour remaining dressing on Tuna steaks. Cover and refrigerate for 30 min to 1 hour to marinate.
Grill Tuna on Med-High 5-7 min per side or less to your liking.
Transfer to plate and top with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 217, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5, Protein 3.4

FRESH ZESTY SALSA

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The addition of olives makes this salsa a little different from other varieties. You can seed the jalapeno peppers if desired. But if you family likes salsa with some "heat", leave them in.-Sharon Lucas, Raymore, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 small jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (seeded if desired)
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3-1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Keeps up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ZESTY GRILLED TUNA WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

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Prepare a zesty, grilled tuna dish that is both elegant and tasty! Veggies and feta cheese add flavor to our Zesty Grilled Tuna with Fresh Tomato Salsa.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h24m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp. dry white wine
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, divided
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped red onions
1/2 cup ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
4 tuna steaks (1 lb.)

Steps:

Mix first 4 ingredients until well blended. Stir in 1 Tbsp. basil. Mix 2 Tbsp. dressing mixture with remaining basil, tomatoes, onions and cheese; set aside. Pour remaining dressing mixture over tuna in shallow dish; turn to coat both sides. Cover; refrigerate 30 min. to 1 hour to marinate.
Heat greased grill to medium-high heat. Remove tuna from marinade; discard marinade. Grill tuna 5 to 7 min. on each side or until tuna flakes easily with fork.
Serve topped with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g