Seared Tuna Salad Nicoise

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Course : Tuna
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces tuna fillet
8 ounces green beans -- trimmed
1 large green leaf lettuce -- torn into bite-size
2 large tomatoes -- each cut into 8
2 pieces hard-boiled eggs
24 ounces black brine-cured olives such as nicoise OR kalamata
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato and spices salad dressin
 

Preparation:

Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook until just opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, but still firm to bite, about 3 minutes. Drain. Run under cold water until cool to touch. Combine lettuce, tomatoes and green beans in large bowl. Add half of dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates. Divide tuna, hard boiled egg wedges and olives among plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Makes: 4 servings This is a classic French dish, updated a bit by using seared fresh tuna. Or, if you prefer, canned white albacore tuna works fine, too. Serve the salad with a crispy French baguette and sweet butter.

 

Nutritional Information:

398 Calories (kcal); 26g Total Fat; (56% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 424mg Cholesterol; 195mg Sodium