Jul 14 2026

Niçoise* Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

seared rare tuna, olives, haricots verts, egg, herbed potatoes

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Ingredients

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Salad Components

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let them cool slightly, then cut them in half.

  2. 2

    Make the Herb Dressing

    In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Blanch the Haricots Verts

    In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the haricots verts for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  4. 4

    Sear the Tuna

    Heat a skillet over high heat. Season the tuna filets with salt and pepper. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare, then remove from heat and slice thinly.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large serving platter, arrange the halved potatoes, haricots verts, sliced tuna, olives, and quartered hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle with the herb dressing and serve immediately.

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