Nicoise Salad with Grilled Tuna Recipe

Name: Nicoise Salad with Grilled Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, diced; 4 fresh tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each; 1 tablespoon pure olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups arugula, washed and dried; 1 -1/4 cups basil vinaigrette (recipe follows); 6 ounces cooked green beans; 1 -1/2 cups marinated baby artichokes, drained; 8 ounces small red potatoes, diced and cooked; 1 pound vine-ripened tomatoes, cored and diced; 1 large fennel bulb, very thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup prepared basil oil; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 medium red onion, diced
4 fresh tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon pure olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups arugula, washed and dried
1 -1/4 cups basil vinaigrette (recipe follows)
6 ounces cooked green beans
1 -1/2 cups marinated baby artichokes, drained
8 ounces small red potatoes, diced and cooked
1 pound vine-ripened tomatoes, cored and diced
1 large fennel bulb, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup prepared basil oil
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
Heat a grill or grill-pan to medium.
2
In a small bowl soak the onions in cold water to cover for 10 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Brush the tuna with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Grill the fish, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.
6
Set aside.
7
In a large bowl toss the arugula with a couple tablespoons of the vinaigrette, and divide the greens onto 4 dinner plates.
8
In the same bowl combine the green beans, artichokes, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, and fennel.
9
Dress the vegetables with a 1/2 cup of the dressing, season with salt and pepper.
10
Place vegetables on the greens and top the salad with the tuna steaks.
11
Drizzle a little dressing over the tuna and serve.
12
Pass the remaining dressing at the table.
13
In a small bowl, whisk the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper together.
14
Combine the oils in a cup with a spout.
15
Gradually pour the oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking constantly to make a creamy dressing.

800

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium red onion, diced, 4 fresh tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each, 1 tablespoon pure olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Nicoise Salad with Grilled Tuna 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.

Nicoise Salad with Grilled Tuna

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