The classic Tuna Niçoise salad a deceptively simple yet elegant dish, and is worth the wait marinating the Tuna steaks.
Tuna Niçoise
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Servings Prep Time
4People 60minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4People 60minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Tuna Niçoise
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Servings Prep Time
4People 60minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4People 60minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 Tuna Steaks
  • 12 New Potatoes(cooked and quartered)
  • 4 Plum Tomatoes(chopped)
  • 4 Little Gem Lettuce Hearts(quartered lengthways)
  • 1 Red Onion(finely sliced)
  • 120g French Beans(cooked)
  • 4 Eggs(hard boiled and quartered)
  • 6 Anchovy Fillets(cut lengthways into thin strips)
  • 16 Black Olives(pitted)
  • 8 Basil Leaves(ripped)
Marinade
  • 8tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2tbsp Freshly Parsley(chopped)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves(crushed)
  • 1tsp Salt
  • 1tsp Ground Black Pepper
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Instructions
  1. First make the marinade, by whisking together the oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish, pour over half the marinade, cover with Cling film and chill for 1 hour, turning after 30 minutes.
  3. Just before the tuna has finished marinating, put the potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, onion and beans in a bowl and toss gently with the remaining marinade.
  4. Heat a griddle pan, when hot remove the tuna from the marinade and cook the steaks on each side for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Divide the salad and eggs between serving plates and scatter over the anchovies, olives and basil leaves, top with the tuna steaks.
Recipe Notes

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