Follow these steps for perfect results
Water
Red wine vinegar
Fresh lemon juice
Fresh thyme
chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Firm silken tofu
Canned anchovy fillets
Garlic clove
chopped
Small red potatoes
Green beans
trimmed
Fresh tuna
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
Red onion
thinly sliced
Tomatoes
cut into wedges
Large egg
hard-cooked, cut into wedges
Fresh flat-leaf parsley
chopped
Capers
Green picholine olives
pitted and halved
Prepare the tofu dressing by combining water, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, thyme, salt, pepper, silken tofu, anchovy fillets, and garlic in a food processor or blender.
Process until smooth and creamy.
Cover and chill the dressing.
Prepare the salad by placing potatoes in a saucepan and covering with water.
Bring to a boil and simmer until tender.
Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again, and cut potatoes in half.
Set the potatoes aside.
Cook green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender.
Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
Set the green beans aside.
Prepare a grill or grill pan.
Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper.
Place tuna on the grill or grill pan and cook until it flakes easily.
Break the tuna into large chunks.
Arrange tuna, green beans, and red onion in the center of a serving platter.
Arrange potatoes, tomatoes, and egg around the tuna mixture.
Sprinkle with parsley, capers, and olives.
Drizzle with the prepared tofu dressing.
Expert advice for the best results
Marinate the tuna in lemon juice and herbs before grilling for enhanced flavor.
Use high-quality olive oil for drizzling over the salad.
Adjust the amount of anchovies in the dressing to your taste.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Dressing can be made ahead of time.
Arrange ingredients artfully on a platter. Garnish with extra parsley.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Accompany with crusty bread.
Complements the flavors of the salad.
Light and refreshing
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A classic French salad known for its fresh ingredients.
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