Grilled Ahi Tuna & Pineapple Spinach Salad #A1

Name: Grilled Ahi Tuna & Pineapple Spinach Salad #A1
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 Kebobs, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 cups packed fresh organic baby spinach leaves; 1 1/2 lbs fresh wild fresh ahi tuna, 16-1 1/2 inch cubes; 16 fresh whole pineapple chunks (1 inch); 1 medium red onion, 2 1/4 inches slice; 3 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese; 3/4 cup unsalted walnut halves, crumbled; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon grade a pure honey; 2 tablespoons fresh minced shallots; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce; 2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1/3 cup A.1. Original Sauce

Submitted by Chef #1803043237

"A.1. Original Sauce Recipe Contest Entry. Light and refreshing organic baby spinach leaves tossed with shallot vinaigrette topped with juicy seared Ahi tuna & pineapple, sliced red onion, crumbled goat cheese and walnuts."

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photo by Kim Marie C.

Ready In:: 33mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 4 Kebobs
Serves:: 4

ingredients

8 cups packed fresh organic baby spinach leaves
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs fresh wild fresh ahi tuna, 16-1 1/2 inch cubes
16 fresh whole pineapple chunks (1 inch)
1 medium red onion, 2 1/4 inches slice
3 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese
³⁄₄ cup unsalted walnut halves, crumbled
³⁄₄ cup olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grade a pure honey
2 tablespoons fresh minced shallots
¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice
¹⁄₃ cup A.1. Original Sauce

directions

Make tuna marinade-Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil (reserve the rest for vinaigrette) with the A1 and Sriracha sauces.
Cut tuna into 16-1 1/2 inch cubes, place in zipper sealed bag, pour 2/3 cup of marinade over tuna (reserve rest to brush on pineapple later), make sure all pieces are coated, close bag and lay flat in refrigerator for 30 minutes (turn bag over after 1st 15 minutes).
Vinaigrette for spinach-Whisk red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, honey, lemon juice, shallots, salt & pepper until emulsified. Put to side for use later.
Slice red onion pieces in half and separate. Put to side.
Rub vegetable oil on grill surface with paper towel, preheat grill on high for 5 minutes.
Use 4 metal skewers each will have 5 tuna cubes and 4 pineapple cubes when complete, starting with a piece of tuna first alternate tuna and pineapple cubes. Brush the pineapple with the remaining marinade from earlier.
Sear kebobs 3-4 minutes on each side and remove from grill promptly. Remove from skewers as soon as they are cool enough to handle. Put to side.
Toss spinach with vinaigrette and place on serving dish, distribute red onion slices, crumble goat cheese on top, add seared tuna & pineapple cubes, top with crumbled walnuts. Serve immediately.