- Fresh tuna steak (or canned tuna)<\/li>\n\n
- Baby potatoes<\/li>\n\n
- Green beans<\/li>\n\n
- Cherry tomatoes<\/li>\n\n
- Kalamata olives<\/li>\n\n
- Eggs<\/li>\n\n
- Mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, or mesclun)<\/li>\n\n
- Red onion (optional)<\/li>\n\n
- Anchovy fillets (optional)<\/li>\n\n
- Olive oil<\/li>\n\n
- Red wine vinegar<\/li>\n\n
- Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n
- Salt and pepper to taste<\/li><\/ul>
Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>
- Prepare the Tuna:<\/strong> Season the fresh tuna steak with salt and pepper. Sear it in a hot pan with olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Alternatively, use canned tuna and flake it into chunks.<\/li>\n\n
- Boil the Potatoes and Eggs:<\/strong> Boil baby potatoes until fork-tender. In a separate pot, hard-boil the eggs, then peel and halve them.<\/li>\n\n
- Blanch the Green Beans:<\/strong> Cook the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking.<\/li>\n\n
- Assemble the Salad:<\/strong> Arrange the mixed salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Add the cooked potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sliced red onion (if using), and anchovy fillets (if desired).<\/li>\n\n
- Make the Dressing:<\/strong> In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.<\/li>\n\n
- Finish and Serve:<\/strong> Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad. Top it with the seared tuna or flaked canned tuna. Garnish with the halved hard-boiled eggs.<\/li><\/ol>
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<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Elevating the Festive Spirit: Tuna Ni\u00e7oise Salad’s Charm<\/h4>
This salad embodies not just a blend of fresh ingredients but also a celebration of culinary heritage. It’s the perfect prelude to our Christmas feast, setting the stage for the culinary delights that await. Its adaptability ensures it caters to various tastes\u2014making it an ideal choice for a diverse gathering of family and friends.<\/p>
Join me in our next blog installment as we turn up the heat with a recipe that adds a spicy twist to our Christmas table\u2014the Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Boil the Potatoes and Eggs:<\/strong> Boil baby potatoes until fork-tender. In a separate pot, hard-boil the eggs, then peel and halve them.<\/li>\n\n
- Prepare the Tuna:<\/strong> Season the fresh tuna steak with salt and pepper. Sear it in a hot pan with olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Alternatively, use canned tuna and flake it into chunks.<\/li>\n\n