Grilled Mediterranean Tuna Steaks

Grilled tuna touches the Mediterranean with tomato, olives and basil. ...MORE + LESS -

1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup/175 mL)

1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled feta cheese

2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped kalamata or ripe olives

3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh basil or oregano leaves

1/4 cup (50 mL) olive or vegetable oil

1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper

4 tuna steaks, 1 inch/2.5 cm thick (about 2 lb/1 kg)

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In medium bowl, gently toss tomato, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
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In small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the oil, garlic salt and pepper. Brush mixture over tuna.
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Grill tuna uncovered 4 inches from medium-high heat 5 minutes. Turn carefully; brush with any remaining oil mixture. Grill 10 to 15 minutes longer or until tuna flakes easily with a fork. Serve topped with tomato mixture.

Special Touch: For a colourful presentation, use a mix of red and yellow tomatoes with the feta and olives.
Serve With: Serve with a mixed-greens salad and warm pita bread.
Did You Know? : Kalamata olives are Greek olives with a dark eggplant colour and rich fruity flavour. They come packed in olive oil or vinegar.