Honeydew melon salsa over tuna steaks [Recipe]

Bursting with fresh fruits and veggies, summer is the perfect time of year to focus on eating well.

Honeydew Melon Salsa Over Tuna Steaks

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Prep/cooking time: Approximately 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 small honeydew melon, finely diced
• 1/2 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch granulated sugar
• 2, 5-ounce tuna steaks
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Directions

In a medium bowl, add the honeydew melon, red chili pepper, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, salt and sugar. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet.

Season both sides of the tuna steaks with salt and pepper.

Sear tuna steaks in skillet, about 3 minutes per side.

Serve tuna steaks with a heaping spoonful of honeydew melon salsa and sprinkle with basil leaves.
This is a versatile salsa recipe that also goes well with white fish or grilled chicken.

Recipe courtesy of Catholic Health Initiatives.