Tuna "Nicoise" Kabobs Recipe

Name: Tuna "Nicoise" Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound new potatoes; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided; 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for brushing grill; 1 pound tuna, cut into 1-inch pieces; 6 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 8 (8-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes; 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pound); 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered

Servings: persons

1/2 pound new potatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for brushing grill
1 pound tuna, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
8 (8-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pound)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
2 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered

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Cover potatoes with 2 inches water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes or until fork-tender; drain and transfer to a bowl, reserving cooking water. Halve potatoes, and toss in 1 tablespoon vinegar. Arrange on a platter.
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Add the green beans to simmering water; cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool. Transfer to platter.
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Preheat grill, and lightly oil rack.
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Whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar with mustard in a small bowl, and add olive oil in a slow stream until well-combined. Transfer 2 teaspoons vinaigrette to a bowl, and toss with tuna to coat. Whisk remaining vinaigrette with 1 tablespoon hot water and olives.
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Drain skewers; thread 2 with tuna and remainder with vegetables. Grill fish and vegetables, turning occasionally, over moderate heat 6-8 minutes or until fish is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Remove from skewers; place on platter with eggs. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound new potatoes, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided, 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Tuna "Nicoise" Kabobs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna "Nicoise" Kabobs

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