Nicoise Salad With Grilled Tuna

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 8 -10 ounces tuna
• olive oil
• lemon juice, and
• pepper
• 4 cups lettuce, your choice
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 8 ounces small red potatoes, quartered
• 4 ounces green beans, cut in 2 lengths
• 2 hardboiled egg, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive, halved or left whole (optional)
• 1/3-1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped herbs, your choice. parsley and chives are good
• 1/2 tablespoon seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

• 1 brush tuna with lemon, olive oil, and pepper. grill to desired degree of doneness. set aside.
• 2 thoroughly combine dressing ingredients. set aside. (we usually have a little dressing leftover).
• 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.
• 4 toss salad greens and onion together. drizzle with dressing, toss, and divide between two plates. divide tuna between plates, and center on lettuce.
• 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.