Grilled Tuna, Arugula, Fennel, Black-Eyed Peas And Tomato Salad

A Tyler Florence Recipe

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 25 Minute(s)

Cook Time: 5 Minute(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 thick cut tuna steaks (about 8 oz. ea.)
3/4 cup Wish-Bone® Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
4 to 6 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 cups canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
4 cups baby arugula
4 to 6 sprigs chives, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. tarragon leaves

Drizzle olive oil on tuna and season, if desired, with salt and pepper. Heat 12-inch skillet over high heat and cook tuna, turning once, 6 minutes or until seared on the outside and rare in the center. When tuna is almost done, brush with 1/4 cup Wish-Bone® Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. Remove tuna from skillet and set aside.
Arrange tomatoes on large platter in single layer. Combine black-eyed peas, fennel, arugula and remaining 1/2 cup Dressing in large bowl.
Arrange tuna on tomatoes, then top with salad mixture and drizzle, if desired, with additional Dressing. Garnish with chives and tarragon.