Nicoise Salad With Grilled Tuna

Step 1

Brush tuna with lemon, olive oil, and pepper. Grill to desired degree of doneness. Set aside.

Step 2

Thoroughly combine dressing ingredients. Set aside. (We usually have a little dressing leftover).

Step 3

Heat water to boiling. Cook potatoes until tender, cool in iced water until room temperature. Remove, and pat dry. Cook green beans until crisp-tender, cool in iced water. Remove and pat dry.

Step 4

Toss salad greens and onion together. Drizzle with dressing, toss, and divide between two plates. Divide tuna between plates, and center on lettuce.

Step 5

Toss potatoes with 1-1/2 T. dressing, divide between the plates. Toss green beans with 1/2 T. dressing, and divide between the plates. Divide remaining vegetables and eggs between the plates, arranging attractively. Drizzle with dressing and serve.