Classic Tuna Nicoise Salad

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Total Time:
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
4 entree salads
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound red potatoes, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 1/4 pound haricots verts, or small, thin green beans, ends trimmed
  • 2 pounds yellowfin tuna loin, trimmed of sinew
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • 1 large head romaine or Bibb lettuce, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • Anchovy Dressing, recipe follows
  • 1/2 pound Roma plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup halved and seeded black brine-cured olives
  • 1/3 cup halved and seeded green brine-cured olives
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
  • Chopped fresh herbs, for garnish (parsley, tarragon, chive, etc.)

Directions

Bring 2 medium pots of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes to 1 pot and blanch until tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander, pat dry, and set aside. Add the green beans to the other pot and blanch until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, pat dry, and set aside.

Arrange the tuna on a cutting board and cut into 4 equal portions. Season the tuna steaks with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, each. Heat the oil in a large skillet (or 2 medium skillets), over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the rosemary sprigs and tuna steaks and sear, about 30 seconds per side for medium-rare. Remove from the pan and dice the tuna into 1-inch pieces.

Tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces and combine with chopped fresh parsley and tarragon. Toss with enough of the Anchovy Dressing just to coat. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed. Toss the potatoes and green beans in 1/4 cup of the Anchovy Dressing. Arrange the lettuce along the side of 4 large plates (or 1 serving platter). Spoon the vegetables along the other side of the plate. Arrange the diced tuna over the lettuce. Arrange the tomatoes, olives, sliced red onions, and eggs on the other sides of the plates (or serving platter). Garnish with additional herbs if desired and serve immediately.

Anchovy Dressing:

1 anchovy fillet, drained

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 large egg*

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

6 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots

2 teaspoons capers, drained and chopped

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

In a medium bowl, mash the anchovy, salt, pepper, and garlic into a paste with the back of a fork. Add the egg and whisk well to blend. Add the lemon juice and mustard, and whisk well. Add the oils in a steady stream, whisking constantly to form a thick emulsion. Add the shallots, capers and Worcestershire, whisk well, and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Yield: 1 cup

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  • on June 07, 2011

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    Wonderful dressing! And liked dressing the lettuce and potato mix separately. Still warm potato soaked up great flavor....in fact, I may even try a potato salad using this dressing. Great hot weather meal.

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  • on April 26, 2011

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    Excellent spring time dinner. Next time I will grill the Tuna instead to add another layer of flavor. Definitely company worthy meal.

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  • on February 14, 2011

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    Easy and delicious!! So many exciting flavors!

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