Ahi Tuna Niçoise Salad

Ingredients

• 4 sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks (5 oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 8 oz green beans, trimmed and blanched
• 1 lb baby potatoes, boiled and halved
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup Niçoise or Kalamata olives
• 4 cup s mixed greens
• 4 anchovy fillets, optional
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1

   Whisk olive oil, Dijon, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette.

2. 2

   Season tuna steaks with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sear in a smoking hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side for rare. Slice thinly.

3. 3

   Arrange mixed greens on a large platter or individual plates.

4. 4

   Arrange green beans, potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, and olives in sections over the greens.

5. 5

   Fan sliced tuna across the top. Add anchovy fillets if using.

6. 6

   Drizzle generously with vinaigrette and serve.