Kate's Cheap Tricks

Grilled Ahi Tuna and White Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cans of white beans

• Olive Oil

• 4 to 5 Tblsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced

• 1 Tblsp fresh, chopped thyme leaves

• Salt and fresh ground black pepper

• 2 (8-oz) Tuna steaks (or more small ones)

• 1 head of radicchio, halved

• Coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Place the beans in a bowl and toss with a couple tablespoons each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar

2. Fold in the red onion and thyme

3. Season with salt and pepper to taste

4. Preheat grill to high

5. Brush tuna and radicchio with oil and season with salt and pepper

6. Grill the tuna for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness

7. Grill the radicchio, cut-side down until slightly charred and wilted

8. Dice tuna into bite-size pieces and drizzle with balsamic vinegar

9. Slice radicchio into ¼ inch thick slices

10. Fold tuna and radicchio into white bean mixture

11. Sprinkle with chopped parsley

Serve warm or at room temperature