Classic Salad Nicoise
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Classic Salad Nicoise

The Provencal masterpiece -- seared tuna, green beans, eggs, olives, and tomatoes on crisp lettuce.

Time
30 min
Servings
4
Level
Medium
Rating
4.9
Category
Salads

Ingredients

  • 4 tuna steaks
  • 300g green beans blanched
  • 4 soft-boiled eggs halved
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 100g black Nicoise olives
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • Romaine lettuce leaves
  • Dijon mustard vinaigrette
  • Fresh basil

Method

1
Make vinaigrette: whisk 1 tsp Dijon, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 6 tbsp olive oil.
2
Sear tuna steaks in a very hot pan 1-2 minutes per side; rest and slice.
3
Arrange lettuce on plates then layer beans, tomatoes, eggs, olives, and onion.
4
Top with tuna and anchovies; drizzle dressing and scatter basil.
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