Better Tuna Nicoise With Honey Mustard Dressing Recipes

TUNA NIçOISE SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450˚. Toss the carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread out on the hot pan and roast until tender and browned on the bottom, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Carefully add the eggs to the pot of water; adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the yolks are jammy, 7 minutes. Drain the eggs and run under cold water until cool enough to handle. Peel the eggs and cut each into 4 wedges.
• While the eggs are cooking, make the dressing: Whisk the tahini, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Thin with more water, if necessary.
• Toss the lettuce in a large bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates. Top with the tuna, roasted carrots, green beans, radishes, olives and eggs. Drizzle with the tahini dressing and sprinkle with za'atar.

SALAD NICOISE WITH SEARED TUNA

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette: combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Screw the cap on the jar and shake the vinaigrette vigorously to emulsify. Set the dressing aside while preparing the salad so the flavors can marry.
• Cooking the potatoes, eggs, and green beans in the same pot cuts down on prep time and clean up. To do this, put the potatoes in a large saucepan, add water to cover and a nice pinch of salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer the potatoes for 12 minutes to give them a head start, and then add the eggs. Place a steamer basket or colander on top of the simmering water. Put the green beans in the steamer and cover with a lid. Steam the beans for 5 minutes until crisp-tender while continuing to cook the potatoes until fork tender. Drain out the water and put the potatoes, eggs, and green beans in a colander; rinse briefly under cold water. Peel the shells off the eggs and cut them in 1/2 lengthwise.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the tuna on all sides with olive oil, and a bit of the vinaigrette; season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Lay the tuna in the hot pan and sear for approximately 2 minutes on each side; as the tuna cooks, the red meat will become whiter. Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and slice.
• To assemble the salad: combine the potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, capers, and chives in a large mixing bowl. Take the vinaigrette and give it another good shake to recombine. Drizzle the salad with enough vinaigrette to fully moisten and toss gently to coat; season with salt and pepper. Take care not to mush up the ingredients - the important thing about salad nicoise is that it is arranged nicely on a platter with all the elements keeping their individual integrity. Put the tossed salad down the center of a serving platter and lay the seared tuna attractively across the top and the eggs around the rim. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and serve.

GOURMET SEARED TUNA NICOISE WITH HONEY AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F Lightly oil the potatoes and place in a baking tray, bake for 40 mins or until crisp and tender. If you're short on time, simply boil them for 15 mins instead. Once the potatoes are cooked, cut them in half.
• Whilst the potatoes are cooking, blanch the beans in boiling water for 3 mins then drain and rinse in cold water.
• Place the eggs in a small pan, cover with cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 6 minutes Remove from the heat, drain, then rinse in cold water. Tap the shells all over and remove. Cut each egg in half and halve them again.Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and season to taste.
• Heat a large non-stick frying or griddle pan until hot. Brush the tuna with a little oil then add to the pan and sear for 2-3 mins on each side, depending on how pink you like your tuna. Set aside to rest.
• Empty the salad leaves into a large bowl and add the scallions, olives, cooled green beans and half of the dressing.
• Divide the mixture between four plates, scatter over the halved potatoes, quartered eggs and finally lay the tuna on top.
• To finish, drizzle a little of the remaining dressing over the tuna steaks and serve.

GRILLED TUNA WITH HONEY MUSTARD MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients in a jar or covered container; shake to mix well.
• Put tuna in a food storage bag; add about 4 tablespoons of the mustard mixture.
• Seal the bag and let marinate for about 20 minutes.
• Brush the grill with olive oil and heat.
• Remove the tuna from the marinade and pour the marinade in a small saucepan.
• Bring marinade to a full boil; remove from heat and set aside.
• Grill the tuna over high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until done as desired.
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