Seared Tuna with Olive-Tapenade Vinaigrette and Arugula

Ingredients

• •1/2 cup chopped mixed-olive tapenade
• •1/2 cup chopped red onion
• •1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• •5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
• •1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• •2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
• •8 1/2-inch-thick diagonal baguette slices
• •4 6-ounce ahi tuna steaks (each about 3/4 to 1 inch thick)
• •4 cups (packed) baby arugula

Steps

1. 1Mix tapenade, onion, basil, 5 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and lemon peel in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
2. 2Brush baguette slices and tuna on both sides with oil. Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add baguette slices; toast until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add tuna to same skillet; cook to desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
3. 3Divide arugula among 4 plates. Cut tuna into slices; arrange atop arugula. Spoon tapenade vinaigrette over tuna. Place 2 baguette slices alongside each and serve.