The Aussie Gourmet: Arugula and Seared Tuna Salad

In The K tchenIn The K tchen Arugula and Seared Tuna Salad Dairy / Serves 6-8 Arugula and Seared Tuna Salad

Dairy / Serves 6-8

by Naomi Nachman by Naomi Nachman

This is a salad that my family looks forward to This is a salad that my family looks forward to every Shavuot. I have also added in feta cheese every Shavuot. I have also added in feta cheese and olives too as a great variation. and olives too as a great variation.

Ingredients Salad Ingredients

◦ 6 cups arugula or mixed greensSalad ◦ Oil, for searing ◦ Fresh pepper-crusted tuna ◦ 3 radishes, sliced ◦ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ◦ Spiralized carrots, beets and yellow squash, for garnish

◦ 6 cups arugula or mixed greens ◦ Oil, for searing ◦ Fresh pepper-crusted tuna ◦ 3 radishes, sliced ◦ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ◦ Spiralized carrots, beets and yellow squash, for garnish

Dressing

◦ ½ cup sour creamDressing ◦ ◦ 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard ½ cup sour cream ◦ ◦ ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard ◦ ◦ 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ◦ ◦ ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup ◦ ◦ 1 tsp salt ¼ cup olive oil ◦ 1 tsp salt

Preparation 1. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. Preparation 2. Preheat skillet over high heat, add oil, then sear tuna for 1-2 minutes on each side. Once cooled, slice into ½-inch (1-cm) thick slices. 3. Toss all salad ingredients together. Lay tuna slices over salad. Dress salad right before serving.

1. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. 2. Preheat skillet over high heat, add oil, then sear tuna for 1-2 minutes on each side. Once cooled, slice into ½-inch (1-cm) thick slices. 3. Toss all salad ingredients together. Lay tuna slices over salad. Dress salad right before serving.

Naomi Nachman, the owner of The Aussie Gourmet, caters weekly and Shabbat/ Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities, with a specialty in Pesach catering. Naomi is a contributing editor to this paper and also produces and hosts her own weekly radio show on the Nachum Segal Network stream called “A Table for Two with Naomi Nachman.” Naomi Naomi Nachman, the owner of The Aussie Gourmet, caters weekly and Shabbat/ Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities, with a specialty in Pesach gives cooking presentations for organizations and private groups throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. In addition, Naomi has been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been catering. Naomi is a contributing editor to this paper and also produces and hosts her own weekly radio show on the Nachum Segal Network stream called “A Table for Two with Naomi Nachman.” Naomi featured in cookbooks, magazines as well as other media covering topics related to cuisine preparation and personal chefs. To obtain additional recipes, join The Aussie Gourmet on Facebook or visit gives cooking presentations for organizations and private groups throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. In addition, Naomi has been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been Naomi’s blog. Naomi can be reached through her website, www.theaussiegourmet.com or at (516) 295-9669. featured in cookbooks, magazines as well as other media covering topics related to cuisine preparation and personal chefs. To obtain additional recipes, join The Aussie Gourmet on Facebook or visit Naomi’s blog. Naomi can be reached through her website, www.theaussiegourmet.com or at (516) 295-9669.