5Seared Tuna with Zesty White Bean Salad
This quick and flavorful dish brings together tender tuna with a bright, herby bean salad for a refreshing meal.
How to make it
- 1
First, let's get those cannellini beans ready. Drain and rinse them really well under cool water.
- 2
Halve your cherry tomatoes and chop up your fresh basil leaves.
- 3
In a medium bowl, gently combine the rinsed cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil.
- 4
Now for the lemon: zest the entire lemon, then slice it in half and squeeze out all that lovely juice into the bean mixture. Give it a good stir.
- 5
Next, let's get those tuna steaks perfect. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Season them simply with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 6
Heat a skillet over medium high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, sear the tuna steaks for about 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare, or longer if you prefer them more cooked through.
- 7
Once the tuna is seared to your liking, divide the fresh white bean salad between two plates.
- 8
Top each salad with a beautiful seared tuna steak. Enjoy this light and vibrant meal right away!


