Ahi Belly Salad

Description

This salad is ideal for a light lunch. The dressing is bursting with flavors of balsamic vinegar, capers, thyme and a slight kick of cayenne. You may substitute the Ahi belly with any fish of your choice.

2 hrs

4 Servings

Ingredients

2 lb

Ahi belly (trimmed; can substitute any fish))

1/4 cup

extra virgin olive oil

1 clove

garlic (minced)

salt

pepper

1 Tbsp

while balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp

capers (rinsed and chopped)

cayenne pepper

1 tsp

fresh thyme

1/2 lb

arugula (rinsed and dried)

1/2

sweet onion (thinly sliced)

1/4 cup

flat leaf Italian parsley (roughly chopped)

1/2 lb

local grape tomatoes (sliced in half)

Prep Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs

Instructions

Toss Ahi belly in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic, season to taste with salt and fresh cracked pepper. On a charcoal or gas grill, cook Ahi for 2 to 3 minutes, set aside. In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, remaining extra virgin olive oil, capers, a pinch of cayenne pepper and thyme, season to taste with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Toss and lightly coat arugula, onion, Italian parsley and tomato in dressing.

Break the Ahi belly into large pieces and garnish salad, serving with extra dressing if desired.

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