Grilled Tuna and Marinated Cucumber Salad

Published: Feb 2, 2010

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In this light dish, savory teriyaki-marinated tuna steak is grilled lightly and then paired with a refreshing cucumber salad.

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Ingredients

1. Step 1In glass pie plate or bowl, combine teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, parsley, 2/3 cup oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add tuna steaks, making sure fish is completely covered by marinade. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Step 2In bowl, combine cucumbers, vinegar, cilantro, 1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and onion if using. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. Step 3Remove tuna from marinade; discard marinade. Preheat ridged grill pan or prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling on medium-high. Cook tuna 4 to 6 minutes or until browned on both sides but still pink in center, turning once.
4. Step 4Drain cucumber salad. Break tuna into chunks and add to salad.