Tuna Nicoise Salad

Ingredients

• 400 g tuna
• 200 g green beans
• 400 g potatoes
• 4 whole eggs
• 100 g mixed salad leaves
• 150 g cherry tomatoes
• 30 g black olives
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp capers
• 4 fillets anchovy fillets

Instructions

1. 1Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain and cut into halves.
2. 2Hard-boil the eggs for 8 minutes, then cool under running water, peel, and quarter.
3. 3Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then refresh in ice water and drain.
4. 4Grill the tuna steaks on a preheated grill or pan, seasoned with a little salt and pepper, for about 1-2 minutes on each side, keeping them medium rare.
5. 5Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, and capers to create the dressing.
6. 6Toss the mixed salad leaves and cherry tomatoes in half of the dressing.
7. 7Arrange the salad leaves on plates, and top with potatoes, green beans, eggs, and olives.
8. 8Slice the tuna steaks and place on the salad.
9. 9Drizzle the remaining dressing over the tuna and salad.
10. 10Garnish with additional parsley and optional anchovy fillets.