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Niçoise To Meet You, Where You Bean?

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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