Grilled Vegetables and Tuna

grilled veg tuna salad
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsDifficultyBeginnerYields4 ServingsCategory
 1 lemon
 ¾ cup (160g) tuna pieces in olive oil
 ½ cup (15g) fresh mint
 1 garlic clove, crushed
 2 zucchinis
 2 ¾ cups (350g) asparagus
 ½ cup (50g) pistachio nuts, peeled and chopped
1

Clean the lemon, grate the skin and squeeze out the juice. Drain the tuna, but save the oil for later.

2

Remove the leaves from the sprigs of mint and place in a high cup with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and tuna oil. Add in the garlic and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Cut the zucchinis into slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat the grill pan and grill the zucchini for 6 minutes, turning halfway. Then cook the asparagus for 4 minutes, turning halfway.

4

Place the vegetables in a bowl and add in the marinade. Mix gently until covered.

5

To serve, divide veg and tuna between plates and top with chopped pistachio nuts.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g33%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
Protein 12g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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