Grilled Tuna with Mediterranean Salsa

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound tuna steak, cut into 8 equal pieces
• 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

5 minutes per side

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
2. Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the tuna steaks for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
5. Let the tuna steaks rest for a few minutes before serving.
6. Serve the grilled tuna steaks with the Mediterranean salsa.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Fresh and flavorful
• Healthy and protein-packed
• Perfect for a summer meal

User Comments:

• "This grilled tuna was perfectly cooked and the Mediterranean salsa was so refreshing!"
• "I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. It was a great way to enjoy fresh tuna."
• "This was an easy and delicious recipe. I'll definitely make it again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to cook the tuna to your desired doneness. Tuna can be cooked to rare, medium-rare, medium, or well-done.
• If you don't have a grill pan, you can grill the tuna steaks on a regular grill or in a grill pan on the stovetop.
• Let the tuna steaks rest before serving to allow the juices to redistribute and the meat to become tender.