Dinner: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tuna Confit

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Tuna, Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tuna Confit

Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
3 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1/2 small carrot, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon white peppercorns
2 small yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 pound tuna steak
2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 ripe green heirloom tomatoes, such as Green Zebra, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, large leaves torn
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon thyme
6 large basil leaves, torn
6 large mint leaves, torn
Kosher salt
Pepper

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the olive oil, thyme, bay leaf, fennel, carrot, coriander seeds, black and white peppercorns and half of the sliced onion. Add the tuna, submerging it in the oil. Attach a candy or deep-fry thermometer to the pan and warm the oil over moderate heat to 160 °. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the tuna cool at room temperature until slightly warm, about 30 minutes. Remove the tuna from the oil, break it into 1-inch pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Strain the poaching oil; reserve 1/4 cup of the oil and discard the solids and remaining oil.
Add the tomato slices and remaining onion to the bowl with the tuna. In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of the reserved poaching oil with the sherry vinegar, oregano, lemon thyme, basil and mint. Pour the mixture over the tuna and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
Arrange the salad on a serving platter and top with any dressing left in the bowl. Drizzle the salad with the remaining 1/4 cup of reserved poaching oil and serve.