Grilled Veg and Tuna Salad Unleashed! 🔥🍽️
Two's a Tasty Trend
Get ready for the ultimate fusion of flavors with this Grilled Vegetable and Tuna Salad recipe, perfect for sharing with a buddy! 🌽🐟
Spice Up Your Salad
Whip up a mouthwatering Tahini, Harissa, and Granadilla Dressing for your salad. Here's what you'll need:
- 2 tablespoons Tahini (no worries, it's not a typo!)
- 1.5 tablespoons Harissa
- 1.5 tablespoons Granadilla Pulp (or swap with orange marmalade if you're not into exotic fruit pulp)
- Season with salt to taste, using brined olives for that extra zing!
Mix Up the Ingredients
- 2 cups canned Tuna, drained
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 2.5 cups chopped Broccoli, halved
Let's Season 'em Up
For some delectable flavor, sauté the broccoli and pepper with 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon Za'atar Spice Mix, and 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar. Add salt to taste as required.
Now, for the Main Event
Toss the sautéed pepper, sprigs, and tuna in your salad bowl, and voila! You're almost there.
Pro Tip:
Get Fancy with the Garnish
Sprinkle some garnishes on top to level up your salad game.
- A handful of fresh Basil, ripped
- 2 tablespoons Za'atar
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 spring Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3/4 cup Croutons, toasted, salted, and doused in EVOO and a dash of salt
Get Your Nutritional Kicks!
Feast on 472 calories, with 24g of heart-healthy fats, 33g of carbs, 6g of fiber, 8g of sugar, 32g of protein, and a host of vitamins and minerals. This salad is a complete health package!
Tahini and Harissa, a Dream Team
These two powerhouse ingredients make a fantastic duo for this Grilled Vegetables and Tuna Salad! The Za'atar sprinkled on the grilled veggies adds a delightful flavor, while the dressing is a fusion of nuttiness from the tahini, a kick of heat from the harissa, and sweetness from the granadilla pulp.
What's more, tahini and harissa pack a nutritional punch with their myriad health benefits, making this dish a tasty and nourishing choice for your tastebuds and body!
Additional Nutritional Perks (For the Fitness Buffs)
Tahini
- Rich in heart-healthy fats, including sesame oil, with essential fatty acids, aiding cognitive health, skin, bone, and muscle health.
- Protein source, iron, calcium, antioxidants, fibers, and vitamins/minerals, making it an ideal vegan/vegetarian option.
- Anti-inflammatory compounds, which can help reduce body inflammation, potentially supporting heart health and cancer protection.
- Antioxidant properties, strengthening the immune system.
Harissa
- Anti-inflammatory, owing to capsaicin, which can help lower inflammation markers in the body.
- Packed with antioxidants, supporting overall health.
- Aid in weight loss, thanks to its metabolism-boosting properties.
Tahini and harissa, the dream team, provide a delectable blend of flavors with various health benefits, making this dish both scrumptious and nutritious!
Sources:
[1] Nutritional Benefits of Tahini: A Comprehensive Review (Healthline). Available at: [Accessed 28 May 2023] [5] Tahini Oil: Healing Properties, Benefits, and Uses (The Healthy Fields). Available at: [Accessed 28 May 2023] [1] Harissa: A Healthy Chili Paste That Provides Powerful Health Benefits (Mercola). Available at: [Accessed 28 May 2023]
