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Gordon Ramsay Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe

This gordon ramsay tuna nicoise salad recipe combines seared tuna, potatoes, tomatoes, olives, and mustard dressing for a fresh, flavorful dish.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot (for boiling potatoes and eggs)
  • Medium saucepan (for blanching green beans)
  • Frying pan or skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Slotted spoon
  • Salad serving platter

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 2 fresh tuna steaks about 200g each
  • 300 g baby potatoes
  • 150 g green beans trimmed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives preferably Niçoise or Kalamata
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook the Potatoes

  • Start by placing the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let them cool slightly before cutting in halves.

Step 2: Boil the Eggs

  • In the same pot, gently lower the eggs into boiling water. Cook for 7–8 minutes for slightly soft centers. Transfer to cold water, peel, and slice in halves.

Step 3: Blanch the Green Beans

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and add the green beans. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Immediately transfer to ice water to stop the cooking process.

Step 4: Prepare the Tuna

  • Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear the tuna for about 1–2 minutes per side, leaving the center slightly rare. Let it rest before slicing.

Step 5: Make the Dressing

  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

Step 6: Assemble the Salad

  • On a large platter, arrange the salad greens as a base. Add potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Place sliced tuna and eggs on top.

Step 7: Finish and Serve

  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss lightly if desired, or leave it composed for a more elegant presentation.
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