Seared tuna nicoise with eggs and new potatoes
Seared fresh tuna with eggs, potatoes, beans and olives in a punchy mustard dressing.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £5.50 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes for 12 minutes, adding the beans for the last 3 minutes. Drain and halve the potatoes.
12 min - 2
Boil the eggs for 8 minutes for a just set yolk, cool in cold water, then peel and halve.
8 min - 3
Whisk the vinegar, mustard and extra virgin olive oil to make a dressing. Season.
- 4
Pat the tuna dry and brush with the olive oil. Sear in a very hot pan for 90 seconds on each side. Rest for 2 minutes then slice.
3 min - 5
Toss the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, olives and leaves with most of the dressing.
- 6
Top with the tuna and eggs and drizzle over the rest of the dressing.
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