Fresh Tuna Nicoise
- 4 medium plum tomatoes
- 6 Mediterranean olives
- 3 canned anchovy fillets
- 2 tbsp. capers
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- olive oil
- salt
- 4 tuna steaks
- 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
- 1/2 bunch hearts of chicory
- 1/2 bunch watercress
- Preheat broiler if manufacturer directs.
- Peel, seed, and dice tomatoes.
- Pit olives and coarsely chop.
- Chop anchovies.
- In medium bowl, mix tomatoes, olives, anchovies, capers, and parsley; set aside.
- In cup, mix thyme, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Rub herb mixture on tuna steaks.
- Spray rack in broiling pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange tuna on rack.
- With broiling pan at closest position to source of heat, broil tuna 8 to 10 minutes until it just loses it pink color throughout, turning steaks once.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Add chicory and watercress and toss to coat with dressing.
- To serve, arrange tuna and salad on 4 dinner plates.
- Spoon tomato mixture over tuna.
tomatoes, mediterranean olives, anchovy fillets, capers, parsley, thyme, ground black pepper, olive oil, salt, cider vinegar, hearts of chicory, watercress
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/fresh-tuna-nicoise-1416 (may not work)