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 dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad
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.