Tuna with Avocado-Kiwi Salsa

Name: Tuna with Avocado-Kiwi Salsa
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 teaspoons chili oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped (1 cup); 1 kiwifruit, peeled, chopped (1/2 cup); 3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons); 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped (1 tablespoon); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Prep 40 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

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Ingredients

Tuna

1 1/2 lb tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons chili oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

Salsa

1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 kiwifruit, peeled, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

If tuna steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix remaining tuna ingredients. Add tuna; turn to coat with marinade. Cover; refrigerate, turning once, at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to marinate.
2

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients; refrigerate.
3

Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove tuna from marinade; reserve marinade. Place tuna on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 11 to 16 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until tuna flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center. Discard any remaining marinade. Top tuna with salsa.

Nutrition Information

220 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 23g Protein, 6g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 220

Calories from Fat: 100

Total Fat: 11g; 17%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 12%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 65mg; 22%

Sodium: 360mg; 15%

Potassium: 710mg; 20%

Total Carbohydrate: 6g; 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 9%

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 23g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%

Vitamin C: 40%; 40%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.