Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

lettuce

washed and spun

3 unit

eggs

hard boiled

0.5 l

green beans

trimmed

0.5 l

new potatoes

scrubbed

4 unit

shallots

finely minced

3 tbsp

parsley

chopped

2 tbsp

wine vinegar

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

lemon

zested and juiced

0.25 tsp

salt

0.5 tbsp

brown mustard

0.5 cup

olive oil

4 unit

tomatoes

peeled and wedged

24 unit

tuna steaks

2 unit

anchovies

drained

1 cup

nicoise olives

whole

4 tbsp

capers

0.25 cup

parsley

minced

Step 1
~2 min

Wash and spin lettuce, drizzle with olive oil, dust with a dash of salt, and refrigerate.

Step 2
~2 min

Place eggs in a large pan of cold water.

Step 3
~2 min

Bring to a boil and cover for 17 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Put pan in sink and flood with cold water.

Step 5
~2 min

Pour out most of the water and add ice to the brim, and let sit to cool the eggs.

Step 6
~2 min

Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil with a teaspoon of salt.

Step 7
~2 min

Clean the green beans.

Step 8
~2 min

Drop the beans in boiling water and cover to bring back to a boil.

Step 9
~2 min

Boil uncovered for 2-5 minutes, until bright green and crunchy.

Step 10
~2 min

Drain the beans in a colander and return to the pot.

Step 11
~2 min

Dump ice water from eggs into the pot to cool them and put eggs in the refrigerator.

Step 12
~2 min

Scrub potatoes, slice into 1/4-inch rounds, placing them in a pot full of cold water.

Step 13
~2 min

Drain the water, add fresh salted water, and bring to a simmer.

Step 14
~2 min

Drain beans, wrap in a clean towel, and refrigerate.

Step 15
~2 min

Cook the potatoes until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 16
~2 min

Drain the water, reserving about 1/2 cup of the liquid.

Step 17
~2 min

Cover the pot and set aside for 3-5 minutes.

Step 18
~2 min

Mince the shallots.

Step 19
~2 min

Chop the parsley.

Step 20
~2 min

Turn potatoes into a large bowl.

Step 21
~2 min

Add shallots, parsley, wine vinegar, and some of the potato water.

Step 22
~2 min

Toss gently, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 23
~2 min

Drizzle with olive oil, toss gently and add more potato water if needed.

Step 24
~2 min

Refrigerate the potatoes.

Step 25
~2 min

Make the dressing: Zest one lemon and mash it into a paste with the salt.

Step 26
~2 min

Put lemon paste, mustard, and the juice of the lemon into a mini blender, adding the olive oil a little at a time to make a nice emulsion.

Step 27
~2 min

Set the dressing aside.

Step 28
~2 min

Peel tomatoes and cut into bite-sized wedges, drizzle with dressing and refrigerate.

Step 29
~2 min

Rub tuna with olive oil, and sear over HOT fire 1-2 minutes per side, then grill 5-10 minutes over cooler part of grill to desired doneness.

Step 30
~2 min

Build the salads: Lay a bed of the lettuce on plates.

Step 31
~2 min

Place potatoes in the center on top of lettuce.

Step 32
~2 min

Place at the edges: tuna steaks, green beans, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, anchovies, and olives.

Step 33
~2 min

Sprinkle with capers and parsley, and serve with extra dressing on the side.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.

Don't overcook the green beans; they should be crisp-tender.

Adjust the dressing to your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The potatoes and dressing can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Accompany with a light salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty baguette
Green salad with a light vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer gatherings
Outdoor picnics

Occasion Tags

Summer
Picnic
Lunch
Dinner Party

Popularity Score

75/100

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