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Cajun Tuna Salad

Source: dLife

Spicy grilled tuna steaks over a fresh vegetable salad.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	486.5

Total Carbs	28.0 g

Dietary Fiber	5.7 g

Sugars	12.0 g

Total Fat	24.2 g

Saturated Fat	7.0 g

Unsaturated Fat	2.2 g

Potassium	1299.6 mg

Protein	39.8 g

Sodium	538.4 mg

Dietary Exchanges 24.2 Fat, 2.8 Vegetables, 0.7 Meat, 0.4 Other Carbs, 0.0 Starch, 4.3 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

Cajun Rub 1.5
1 1/2 tbsp ground paprika 2.0
2 tsp ground thyme 2.0
2 tsp oregano leaves 1.5
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1.5
1 1/2 tsp packed light brown sugar 1.0
1 tsp onion powder 1.0
1 tsp black pepper 0.75
0 3/4 tsp Salt Substitute, no sodium 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground cayenne (red pepper)

Salad 16.0
16 oz tuna fillets 1.0
1 each olive oil cooking spray 10.0
10 cup romaine lettuce 1.0
1 cup fresh mushroom slices 2.0
2 each fresh plum tomatoes 4.0
4 each red onion 0.75
0 3/4 cup Cheese, cheddar, low sodium, shredded 1.0
1 cup Croutons, seasoned, cubes 0.75
0 3/4 cup Salad Dressing, ranch, light

Directions

Prepare the Spicy Cajun Rub by mixing all the rub ingredients in a small bowl.
Prepare the tuna salad by rinsing the tuna and patting it dry with paper towels. Use your fingers to rub both sides of the 4 pieces of tuna with 1-2 tablespoons of the rub and set it aside. For more intense flavoring, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Arrange the tuna steaks on a broiler pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Spray the tops of the tuna with a light coat of the cooking spray.
Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, or broil 6 inches under a preheated broiler for 10 minutes until the meat is browned.
Let the tuna steaks cool for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Set aside.
Toss the lettuce with the mushrooms and tomatoes. Arrange a quarter of the mixture one each of 4 plates. Top each with some of the onion rings and a sliced tuna steak. Sprinkle with the cheese and croutons.
Serve immediately with some of the dressing.