Tuna Niçoise Salad Recipe

July 10, 2016

30 minutes

medium

serves 1

This Tuna Niçoise Salad is a fresh and filling meal made with seared tuna, soft-boiled egg, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, red onion and crisp lettuce. Everything is brought together with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing flavoured with garlic, basil and a little anchovy.

The tuna is seared quickly so it stays pink and tender in the centre, giving this Seared Tuna Salad a restaurant-style finish. Potatoes and egg make the salad satisfying, while the fresh vegetables keep it light and colourful.

If you are looking for a Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe, this is a great option for lunch or a light dinner. This classic French Tuna Salad also works well as a High Protein Salad Recipe, with tuna and egg providing plenty of protein. The combination of Tuna Salad with Egg and Tuna Salad with Potatoes makes every bite hearty without making the dish feel too heavy.

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Ingredients

Adjust Servings
as required Fresh crunchy lettuce
150 g Tuna steak
1 small, cooked and cut into pieces Boiled potato
1 Soft-boiled egg
1 small Tomato
a small handful, cooked Green beans
a few Kalamata olives
a few thin slices Red onion
For the Dressing
as required Extra virgin olive oil
as required Fresh lemon juice
Salt – to taste
to taste Black pepper
a little, optional Mustard or mustard powder
1 clove Garlic
a few Fresh basil leaves
a small amount Anchovy fillet

Nutritional Information

~480 kcal Calorie
~36 g Protein
~24 g Fat
~28 g Carbohydrates
~5 g Fiber

Directions

1.

Step 1

Sear the Tuna
Heat a pan and sear the 150 g tuna steak until nicely coloured on the outside. Keep the centre medium to medium-rare if preferred. Set aside to rest before slicing.
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2.

Step 2

Prepare the Dressing
In a bowl, mix fresh lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, salt and a little mustard or mustard powder. Add finely chopped garlic, basil and anchovy. Mix well to create the dressing for the Tuna Niçoise Salad.
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3.

Step 3

Prepare the Vegetables
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Cut the cooked green beans in half. Chop the tomato, slice the boiled potato, halve the Kalamata olives and separate the red onion into thin pieces..
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4.

Step 4

Dress the Salad
Add fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, potato, beans and olives to a large bowl. Pour over most of the dressing and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Arrange the dressed vegetables neatly in a serving bowl or plate. Build a little height in the centre for a more attractive French Tuna Salad presentation.
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5.

Step 5

Add Tuna and Egg
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Slice the rested tuna and arrange it over the salad. Cut the soft-boiled egg carefully and place it beside or over the tuna. This gives the Tuna Salad with Egg its rich and filling finish.
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6.

Step 6

Finish and Serve
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Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve immediately. This Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe combines tuna, egg, potatoes and fresh vegetables into a colourful High Protein Salad Recipe that works well for lunch or a light dinner.
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Notes

*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case*
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment*
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