Antipasto - Homemade Tuna Fish With Nicoise Salad

Name: Antipasto - Homemade Tuna Fish With Nicoise Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh tuna fillet; salt and pepper; 6 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 -3 sprigs fresh oregano; 2 -3 sprigs fresh marjoram; 1/2 lb green beans, stems removed; 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (6 small tomatoes); 5 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and cut in half; 1 bunch fresh Baby Spinach; 1/4 lb olive, pitted; 1/4 cup champagne vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 lemons, juice and zest of; 4 garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil, from the baked tuna

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh tuna fillet
salt and pepper
6 garlic cloves, smashed
2 -3 sprigs fresh oregano
2 -3 sprigs fresh marjoram
1/2 lb green beans, stems removed
1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (6 small tomatoes)
5 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and cut in half
1 bunch fresh Baby Spinach
1/4 lb olive, pitted
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 lemons, juice and zest of
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, from the baked tuna

1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
2
Place the tuna in a covered baking dish that is just large enough to hold it in one layer.
3
Sprinkle generously with salt, pepper and toss with the garlic, oregano and marjoram.
4
Add enough olive oil to completely cover the tuna.
5
Cover the baking dish and cook until the tuna is thoroughly cooked and flakes easily, about 3 to 4 hours. The time will depend on the thickness of your tuna. You will know that it is done when it flakes easily and the fillets feel firm from the edges all the way to the center.
6
Remove the tuna from the baking dish and place in the center of the platter you are going to serve it on. (Do not throw away the olive oil! Use it for home made salad dressings, pastas, white bean salads and/or casseroles. It is delicious. And you will need 1/2 cup of it to make this recipe).
7
For the Vinaigrette:
8
Combine the champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the tuna flavored olive oil until emulsified.
9
For the Salad Ingredients:
10
Blanch the green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 7 minutes. Drain and immerse in a bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.
11
Surround the tuna with the spinach. Place the potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs and olives in a pretty arrangement on top of the spinach. Drizzle some vinaigrette over the tuna and vegetables (except the potatoes)and serve the rest in a pitcher or gravy boat on the side.
12
Enjoy!

2079

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh tuna fillet, salt and pepper, 6 garlic cloves, smashed, 2 -3 sprigs fresh oregano, and more.

Yes, Antipasto - Homemade Tuna Fish With Nicoise Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!