Bibb LettucewGrilled Tuna Black Beans Avocado&Cilantro Vinaigrette-2
Bibb Lettuce w Grilled Tuna, Black Beans, Avocado &Cilantro
Vinaigrette - 21g Carbs, 6g Fiber
From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
For the cilantro vinaigrette:
1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp freshly chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
For the grilled tuna:
4 tuna steaks, about 4 to 5 oz each
Nonstick cooking spray
For the green salad:
8 cups bibb lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
For the cilantro vinaigrette:
1. Place the shallots and the vinegar in a small mixing bowl
and whisk to combine. Continue whisking and slowly add the
olive oil and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
For the grilled tuna:
1. Spray the grill grate with nonstick cooking spray and then
preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the tuna on both sides until it is cooked through,
about 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of
the tuna steaks.
For the green salad:
1. Slice the tuna into strips and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add the black beans and half of the vinaigrette.
2. Place the lettuce in a separate salad bowl and toss it with
the remaining vinaigrette. Arrange the tuna and black bean
mixture on top. Garnish with avocado slices.
Serving size: 1 tuna fillet with salad
Nutrition Facts:
465 Calories, 17g Total Fat, 3g Saturated Fat, 58g Protein,
21g Total Carbs, 6g Dietary Fiber, 380mg Sodium,
33% Calories from Fat, 49% Calories from Protein,
18% Calories from Carbs