Pepper Crusted Tuna Nicoise Recipe
herbed buttermilk dressing, dill
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Ingredients
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For the Tuna
For the Salad
For the Herbed Buttermilk Dressing
Method
For the Tuna
- 1
Prepare the Tuna
Coarsely crush the black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin. Rub the crushed pepper onto both sides of the tuna steaks, ensuring they are well coated. Sprinkle salt over the steaks.
- 2
For the Salad
- 3
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes (halved), green beans (blanched), hard-boiled eggs (quartered), Kalamata olives, and new potatoes (boiled and quartered). Toss gently to mix.
For the Herbed Buttermilk Dressing
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
To Serve
- 5
Assemble the Dish
Slice the rested tuna steaks and arrange them on top of the prepared salad. Drizzle with the herbed buttermilk dressing before serving. Enjoy your Pepper Crusted Tuna Nicoise!
