GRILLED TUNA & RED ONION SALAD
1 large red onion,
1.5l water,
30ml balsamic vinegar,
60ml olive oil,
10ml salt,
ml pepper,
400g fresh tuna, cut into 1" thick slices, j
Juice 1 small lemon,
30ml chopped parsley.
Serves: 4
Source: Chez Panisse Cooking
METHOD
Peel onion, cut in half through root, cut each segment into eight, separate layers of segments.
Boil water with 7.5ml salt, add onions, parboil 2 mins, drain.
While still hot dress with vinegar, 30ml olive oil, 1ml salt & pepper.
Lightly oil & salt tuna, grill to med rare.
Let cool, break into chunks by hand.
Season with lemon juice & remaining oil.
Combine tuna with onions, sprinkle with parsley, let stand 1 hr.
Serve at room temp.