Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe

Preparation Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Fingerling Potatoes

   Boil the fingerling potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let them cool before slicing them in half.

2. 2

   Blanch the Green Beans

   In a pot of boiling water, blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.

3. 3

   Sear the Ahi Tuna

   Heat a skillet over high heat and sear the ahi tuna for about 1-2 minutes on each side until the outside is browned but the inside remains rare. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing thinly.

4. 4

   Prepare the Boiled Eggs

   Boil the eggs for about 8-10 minutes. Once boiled, cool them in ice water, peel, and cut them in half.

5. 5

   Assemble the Salad

   On a large platter, arrange the pea shoots, green beans, sliced fingerling potatoes, grape tomatoes, capers, and marinated olives. Top with sliced seared ahi tuna and halved boiled eggs.

6. 6

   Dress the Salad

   Drizzle the herb red wine vinaigrette over the salad before serving.