Name: Republic of the Rio Grande Grilled Tuna and Grapefruit Supreme Salad
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 2 1/2 Texas red grapefruits; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper, or hot pepper sauce; 4 tuna steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each; 6 cups mixed salad greens; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 8 red onion slices

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Republic of the Rio Grande Grilled Tuna and Grapefruit Supreme SaladCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House

A restaurant in McAllen, Texas, called Republic of the Rio Grande Grill and Cantina invented this entrée-size grilled tuna salad with grapefruit sections and red onions on top. It's a classic combination of South Texas flavors—and a very healthy dinner.

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