Homemade Fresh Tuna Salad Recipe

Homemade Fresh Tuna Salad Recipe

from billyparisi.com
25 min
6 servings

Leave the can on the shelf because this fresh tuna salad is loaded with grilled ahi and vegetables in this mouthwatering recipe.

Ingredients

  • two 10 ounce fresh tuna fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 peeled and small diced red onion
  • 3 small (diced stalks of celery)
  • 2 small (diced pickles)
  • 2 tablespoons roughly minced capers
  • 1 finely minced garlic clove
  • 4 small-diced hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill to high heat, 450° to 550°.

  2. 2

    Coat the tuna in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Add the tuna to the grill and cook for about 7-8 minutes per side or until dark grill marks have formed and the tuna is cooked throughout, no pink. Place the tuna on a plate and chill in the refrigerator until completely cooled.

  4. 4

    In the meantime, prep all the vegetables and add them to a large bowl along with the eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    When the tuna is done cooling roughly mince it until it is in bite-size pieces and then add it to the bowl with the vegetable mixture.

  6. 6

    Mix until everything is well mixed in and serve.