Fresh Tuna, Black Olive and Red Pepper Salad

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Fresh Tuna, Black Olive and Red Pepper Salad

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Salads
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 Tuna steaks -- 5 to 6 oz each
6 tablespoons Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Red bell peppers; roasted -- peeled and seeded -O
1 (8 oz) jar red peppers -- cut
1/4 inch strips
3 Stalk celery -- cut into 1/4
batons
12 large Black olives; pitted -- halved
sliced
1 small Bunch basil -- cut into fine
strips
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 tablespoon Fresh oregano -- chopped (opt)
1 small Head red leaf lettuce -- leaves separated, wa
dried

Rub the tuna with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill over hot coals for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or broil under a hot
broiler for about the same length of time. Allow the tuna to cool, then break
into 1-1/2 inch chunks using two forks. In a bowl, combine the tuna, peppers,
celery, olives and basil.
Mix the remaining olive oil with the lemon juice, oregano and salt and pepper
to taste, pour over the tuna mixture and toss gently. Serve the salad on the
lettuce.

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