Not So Simple Salads

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Niçoise To Meet You, Where You Bean?

Seared Ahi Tuna Niçoise Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

35 mins2 SERVINGS
Niçoise To Meet You, Where You Bean? salad

"This salad feels like summer lunches in Silicon Valley — elevated yet approachable. The caper berries are the real note here. The sesame-chili crust on the tuna is my addition to the classic."

The Foundation

Caper berries

~ generous amount

Cherry tomatoes

~ 1 cup

Boiled potatoes

~ generous amount

Blanched green beans

~ generous amount

Cucumber

~ 1 cup

Red onion

~ 1/4 cup

Hard boiled egg

~ 2 eggs

Mixed greens

~ 2 big handfuls

Seared ahi tuna

~ 1 serving

The Elixir: Lemon Dijon

lemon, juiced

1

extra virgin olive oil

4 Tbsp

garlic, grated

1 clove

Dijon mustard

1 tsp

honey

¼ tsp

Sesame & Gochugaru Tuna Rub

white sesame seeds

1 tbsp

black sesame seeds

1 tbsp

Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)

1 tsp

flaked sea salt

½ tsp

Method: Pat the fish dry. Mix and press firmly onto both sides of ahi tuna. Sear in a very hot pan with a little oil — 60-90 seconds per side. Slice thin against the grain.

"Dress your greens better than you dress yourself."

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