Jul 14 2026

Tuna Steak Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

cucumber salad and herbed lentils

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Ingredients

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Tuna Steak

Cucumber Salad

Herbed Lentils

Method

Tuna Steak

  1. 1

    Prepare the marinade

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the tuna

    Place the tuna steaks in the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the tuna

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tuna steaks for about 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Cucumber Salad

  1. 4

    Prepare the salad

    Slice the cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. In a bowl, combine them and add crumbled feta cheese.

  2. 5

    Dress the salad

    In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and chopped dill. Pour over the salad and toss gently.

Herbed Lentils

  1. 6

    Cook the lentils

    In a saucepan, combine lentils, vegetable broth, minced garlic, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.

  2. 7

    Finish with herbs

    Remove bay leaf, stir in chopped parsley, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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