TUNA SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Tuna Salad with Basil Dressing image

"I came up with this simple but delicious salad one night when my husband and I decided it was time to eat light," says Laura McAllister from Morganton, North Carolina. "It has become one of our favorites that we enjoy a few times each month."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tuna steak (8 ounces)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups torn romaine
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
DRESSING:
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry; set aside., Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. In a small skillet, cook tuna in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the romaine, oranges, tomatoes and asparagus. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Divide romaine mixture between two serving plates. Slice tuna; arrange over salads. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 42g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 31g protein.