Bite with Belkys: Avocado Salad and Mediterranean tuna

The Chef: Hector Diaz
The Restaurant: Maya Tapas & Grill
The Dish: Avocado Salad & Mediterranean Tuna

1 hass avocado, in slices
1/2 oz. of a red onion, sliced thin
1 oz. of a tomato, diced
juice of 1/2 a lemon juice
juice of 1/2 an orange juice
cilantro, chopped
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste
1/2 oz. of extra virgin olive oil
fried onion for garnish

-Start by slicing and coring the avocado. Then, remove the skin and place it in a bowl.

-Next, mix the avocado with red onion, lemon juice, orange juice, cilantro, salt, white pepper and a little olive oil.

-Chef Hector likes to place the mixture inside a ring mold. He pats it down and then plates it. You can finish by adding a drizzle of olive oil around the plate and some fried onions.

Ingredients for Mediterranean Tuna (Serves: 1):

7 oz. fresh tuna steak
salt, ta taste
2 Tbs. of canola oil
1/2 Tbs of butter
6 oz. of stewed tomatoes (to serve on the side)
1/2 oz. of capers for garnish
2 oz. of blanched green beans (to serve on the side)
fried onion for garnish
1 oz. kalamata olives for garnish

Method of Preparation:

-Begin by seasoning the tuna with salt.

-Then, sear the tuna in a little canola oil and melted butter. Once, its ready, cut it in slices.

-At the restaurant, they serve the mediterranean tuna with stewed tomatoes, capers, green beans, fried onion, kalamata olives and a drizzle of olive oil.

Serving Suggestion: Sangria

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Maya Tapas & Grill
809 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-538-0058
www.mayatapasandgrill.com