Caesar Salad With Pepper Grilled Tuna Recipes

CAESAR SALAD WITH PEPPER-GRILLED TUNA

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Stir soy sauce and brown sugar in pie dish until sugar dissolves. Using mortar and pestle or spice mill, coarsely grind peppercorns. Dip both sides of tuna steaks in soy mixture. Sprinkle both sides of tuna generously with peppercorns, pressing to adhere. Grill tuna to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Combine greens and radishes in large bowl. Toss with enough Caesar Vinaigrette to coat salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 6 plates. Cut tuna crosswise into thin slices; place alongside salad. Drizzle tuna and greens with remaining vinaigrette.

GRILLED TOMATO AND CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
• Brush the tomatoes and romaine halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill both, alongside the lemon quarters, until nicely marked on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and grill the other side until hot and grill-marked, about another 3 minutes.
• For the Caesar dressing: Meanwhile, add the anchovies to a blender or food processor. Throw in the Dijon mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and lemon juice. Pulse on low speed for several seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides. With the blender running, drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a small stream. Stop and scrape down the sides. Add the Parmesan, a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Pulse until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Place the tomatoes and lettuce on a platter. Squeeze over the juice from the grilled lemons and sprinkle over the shaved Parmesan. Serve with the Caesar dressing on the side.

GRILLED STRIP STEAK AND CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Combine the yogurt, Parmesan, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, oregano, anchovies, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. The dressing will keep for up to 3 days refrigerated.
• For the steak and romaine: Prepare a grill for medium heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
• Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper and grill about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board to rest for 8 minutes.
• Brush the cut sides of the romaine with the olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill, without turning, until lightly charred and wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Slice the steaks and place on top of the romaine. Drizzle the dressing over top and serve.

GRILLED CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• In a bowl, add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar and garlic and whisk until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add the Parmesan and continue to whisk. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle olive oil on the romaine hearts and season with salt and pepper. Place the romaine cut-side down on the grill and cook until nicely marked, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush the bread slices with olive oil and place on the grill. Cook until grill marks appear on both sides and the bread is crispy, about 5 minutes.
• Spread the sugar out on a small plate. Dip the cut sides of the lemons into the sugar. Place the lemon halves on the grill and cook until slightly charred and grill marked, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cut the bread into bite-sized pieces. Place the romaine hearts, croutons and lemons on a wooden board and serve with the Caesar dressing.

TUNA CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, purée all of the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Toss the romaine, red onion and dressing in a large salad bowl. Add the croutons and toss; serve immediately.
• Servings: 6.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving:
• Calories 80; Total fat 5g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 115mg; Carbohydrate 1g; Fiber 0g; Protein 8g; Vitamin A 0%DV**; Vitamin C 6%DV; Folate 1%DV; Calcium 2%DV; Iron 2%DV; Potassium 3%DV
• Nutrition Information for Dressed Salad Per Serving: Calories 140; Total fat 6g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 180mg; Carbohydrate 13g; Fiber 4g; Protein 11g; Vitamin A 170%DV; Vitamin C 70%DV; Folate 54%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 15%DV; Potassium 14%DV *For salt, indicated as the amount "to taste," no amount of the ingredient is included in the analysis.
• *Daily Value.

CAESAR SALAD WITH PEPPER-GRILLED TUNA

Steps:

• 1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Stir soy sauce and brown sugar in pie dish until sugar dissolves.
• 2. Using mortar and pestle or spice mill, coarsely grind peppercorns. Dip both sides of tuna steaks in soy mixture. Sprinkle both sides of tuna generously with peppercorns, pressing to adhere.
• 3. Grill tuna to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• 4. Combine greens and radishes in large bowl. Toss with enough Caesar Vinaigrette (https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dressing/caesar-vinaigrette.html ) to coat salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 5. Divide salad among 6 plates.
• 6. Cut tuna crosswise into thin slices; place alongside salad. Drizzle tuna and greens with remaining vinaigrette.

CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED STEAK AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Sprinkle potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt; divide between two double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around potatoes and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning once. , Brush steak with 2 tablespoons dressing; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 22-26 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), turning once., Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape; transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add cheese and remaining dressing. Thinly slice steak. Toss lettuce, onions and steak with potato mixture.

CAESAR VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients except oil in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.)