Niçoise Salad with Seared Tuna

Ingredients

• 4 tuna steaks
• 200 g fine green beans
• 400 g new potatoes
• 250 g cherry tomatoes
• 4 free-range eggs
• 80 g black olives
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 4 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Boil the new potatoes for 15 minutes until tender. Blanch the green beans for 3 minutes, then refresh in cold water. Soft-boil the eggs for 7 minutes, then peel and halve.

2. 2

   Whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil to make the dressing. Season well.

3. 3

   Rub the tuna steaks with a little olive oil and season. Sear in a hot griddle pan for 90 seconds each side so they remain pink in the centre.

4. 4

   Arrange the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, olives, and eggs on a large platter. Slice the tuna and lay on top, then drizzle generously with the dressing.