Seared Tuna With Nicoise Potato Salad
- 3/4 pound fingerling potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup pickled dill green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
- 2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tuna steaks (4 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- French bread baguette slices and minced fresh basil, optional
- Place potatoes on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
- Bake, uncovered, at 425u0b0 until tender, 30-35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, beans, olives, eggs and capers. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
- Brush steaks with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook tuna over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Cut into 1/2-in. slices. Divide potato salad among four plates. Top with tuna. Serve with baguette and sprinkle with basil if desired.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/seared-tuna-with-nicoise-potato-salad/ (may not work)