SEARED TUNA WITH NICOISE POTATO SALAD

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My husband and I traveled to Europe where we had the best Nicoise Salad with freshly caught tuna. This is my take on that fabulous meal. All you need is a fork and a piece of crusty baguette! -Cheryl Woodson, Liberty, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

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
DRESSING:
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
TUNA:
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

Steps:

Place potatoes on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 425° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 36g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.