Ahi Tuna Niçoise Salad and Mustard-Tarragon Dressing
This ahi tuna Niçoise salad is a fresh, vibrant twist on the French classic — seared sesame tuna, crisp veggies, and a tangy mustard-tarragon dressing that ties it all together. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Course Salad
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 5people
Calories 437kcal
Ingredients
Ahi Tuna
8OuncesSushi Grade Tuna
⅓CupSoy Sauce
¼CupSesame Oil
2TablespoonsWhite Sesame Seeds
2TablespoonsBlack Sesame Seeds
1TablespoonAvocado Oil
Salad
2CupsBaby Gem Lettuce
1CupCherry Tomatoeshalved
½CupCastelvetrano Olives
½Lemonjuiced
Salt & Pepperto taste
Green Beans
1CupGreen Beans
½Lemonjuiced
1CloveGarlicgrated
Salt & Pepperto taste
Potatoes
⅓PackageMini Potatoes
Salt & Pepperto taste
Mustard-Tarragon Dressing
½CupOlive Oil
2TablespoonsHoney
2TablespoonsFresh Tarragonchopped
1TablespoonDijon Mustard
1SplashRed Wine Vinegar
1CloveGarlicgrated
½Lemonjuiced
Salt & Pepperto taste
Instructions
Prepare the Ahi Tuna Marinade and Tuna
Mix ⅓ cup soy sauce and ¼ cup sesame oil in a bowl.
Add 2 tbsp white sesame seeds and 2 tbsp black sesame seeds.
Coat the ahi tuna with 1 tbsp avocado oil.
Marinate the tuna in the soy and sesame mixture for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Potatoes
Bring salted water to a boil.
Add mini potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Drain and let cool slightly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the Green Beans
Trim and blanch 1 cup of green beans in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes.
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Toss the green beans with juice of ½ lemon, 1 grated garlic clove, salt, and pepper.
Make the Dressing
In a bowl, whisk together ½ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, a splash of red wine vinegar, 1 grated garlic clove, and juice of ½ lemon.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Salad
Slice the marinated ahi tuna and sear it quickly in a hot pan until cooked to your liking.
On a large platter or individual plates, arrange 2 cups baby gem lettuce, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and ½ cup Castelvetrano olives.
Add the cooked potatoes and dressed green beans.
Place the sliced ahi tuna on top.
Drizzle the salad with the mustard-tarragon dressing.