Years ago, there was this kitchen store in New York City called Fishes Eddy. It basically sold dishes from restaurants that had gone out of business. Dear Husband and I loved this store but it was hard to buy anything because I would have to lug it home on the plane. Finally, on one visit I could not resist these large salad plates from a restaurant called the Hollywood Grill and Bar. While the name of the restaurant doesn't really go with last night's French salad, it did help make a really pretty presentation.
Salade Nicoise
Ingredients for 2 servings
Several cups of salad greens. I used a lovely lettuce from our CSA, arugula and several torn leaves of basil
1 hardboiled egg, quartered
5 to 10 green beans per person, blanched
4 small red skinned potatoes, cooked
2 small tuna filets
Mustard vinaigrette
From the picture you can tell that I also added edible flowers and cherry tomatoes but omitted the olives - not on the typical Nicoise but, it's my salad. So, in the end, add whatever you like.
As I previously mentioned, the green beans, eggs, and potatoes can all be made in advanced and stored in Ziploc bags. I even made the vinaigrette in advance and just gave it a shake or two before I dressed the salad.
I like to dress the green separately and then pile everything else on the plate. For the tuna, season on both sides. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add the tuna steaks. Cook for just 30 seconds a side. Remove from the skillet and slice. Add to the salad.
A nice Rose wine from Provence and perhaps a good baguette and you may feel like you are in France for just a few moments!
Slight change in plans tonight. Dear Daughter is off to a dinner party - so instead of making dinner tonight...Dear Husband and I are having Pizza! Date night? Not sure...but it will be a treat! Will be back on track later this week.
Enjoy!
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