Vidalia Onion and Tomato Salad with Grilled Tuna

Ingredients

• For the Salad:
• 1/2 pound ahi (yellowfin) tuna steak — fresh or frozen
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 large head lettuce (Boston, Romaine or Bibb) — washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
• For the Dressing:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh or bottled
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram

Method

1. Heat grill.
2. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Cut tuna into 1-inch chunks and skewer and place on two or three 3-inch skewers; brush lightly with olive oil.
4. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
5. Grill skewered tuna until fish is opaque and flakes with a fork (145 °F); remove from grill.
6. In a large bowl, toss dressing with all vegetable ingredients.
7. To serve, divide salad on four individual plates; top with tuna.