Jul 09 2026
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Tuna Niçoise Salad* Recipe

Inspired by Django
Time45m
Serves2

Pan-seared ahi tuna, green beans, potatoes, Roma tomato, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, Niçoise olives, fennel, radish and red onion over mixed greens with classic vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Vinaigrette Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash the small potatoes and place them in a pot of salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Cook the Green Beans

    Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them by placing them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the Roma tomato, cucumber, fennel, radishes, and red onion. Set aside for assembly.

  4. 4

    Hard-Boil the Eggs

    Place the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10-12 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Once cool, peel and slice the eggs.

  5. 5

    Sear the Ahi Tuna

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Season the ahi tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.

Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 7

    Combine Everything

    In a large bowl, add the mixed greens. Top with the sliced potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, cucumber, sliced hard-boiled eggs, olives, fennel, radishes, and red onion.

  2. 8

    Add the Tuna

    Slice the seared tuna and arrange it on top of the salad.

  3. 9

    Drizzle with Vinaigrette

    Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.

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