Best 5 Grilled Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipes

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Grilled ahi tuna nicoise salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. This salad is made with fresh ahi tuna that is grilled to perfection, and then served on a bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, and eggs. The salad is finished with a light vinaigrette dressing, and is a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer. With so many different variations of nicoise salad, finding the best recipe for your taste buds can be difficult. There are many different recipes for grilled ahi tuna nicoise salad, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for seared ahi tuna, while others call for grilled or roasted tuna. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and healthy salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED TUNA SALADE NIçOISE



Grilled Tuna Salade Niçoise image

Grilled Tuna Salade Niçoise

Categories     Salad     Fish     Leafy Green     Potato     Picnic     Lunch     Salad Dressing     Tuna     Summer     Capers     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For dressing
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
Rounded 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
For salad
3/4 lb green beans (preferably haricots verts), trimmed
1 1/2 lb small (1- to 2-inch) potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold)
1 1/2 lb (1-inch-thick) tuna steaks
Vegetable oil for brushing
1/4 cup drained bottled capers (1 1/2 oz)
3/4 lb Boston lettuce (2 heads), leaves separated and large ones torn into pieces
1 pt cherry or grape tomatoes
2/3 cup Niçoise or other small brine-cured black olives
4 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley and/or basil

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, garlic paste, and anchovy paste in a small bowl until combined well, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in thyme, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook beans in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Add potatoes to boiling water and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, then drain in a colander. Halve potatoes while still warm (peel if desired) and toss with 2 tablespoons dressing in a bowl, then cool.
  • Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
  • Brush tuna with oil and season with salt and pepper, then grill on lightly oiled rack, uncovered, turning over once, until browned on outside but still pink in center, 6 to 8 minutes total. Let tuna stand 3 minutes, then break into large (3-inch) pieces. Transfer tuna to a large platter and drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons dressing and top with capers.
  • Transfer potatoes to platter with tuna, reserving bowl. Drain beans and pat dry. Toss beans in bowl with 1 tablespoon dressing and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to platter. Toss lettuce in bowl with 2 tablespoons dressing and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to platter. Toss tomatoes in bowl with 1 tablespoon dressing and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to platter.
  • Arrange olives and eggs on platter and sprinkle salad with parsley and/or basil. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.

NICOISE SALAD WITH GRILLED TUNA



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This is our family's favorite Nicoise salad. You can substitute canned tuna or grilled chicken for the grilled tuna. Change out the vegetables to suit your taste. The dressing is the best part - flavorful enough to stand up to the potatoes and tuna, without overwhelming the greens. I like to use a mix of lettuces in this salad - for flavor and appearance. Serving size is a generous plateful.

Provided by dianegrapegrower

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

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

Steps:

  • Brush tuna with lemon, olive oil, and pepper. Grill to desired degree of doneness. Set aside.
  • Thoroughly combine dressing ingredients. Set aside. (We usually have a little dressing leftover).
  • 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.
  • Toss salad greens and onion together. Drizzle with dressing, toss, and divide between two plates. Divide tuna between plates, and center on lettuce.
  • 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.

SALAD NICOISE WITH SEARED TUNA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound small red new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
8 large eggs
1/2 pound haricots verts or French green beans, stems trimmed
2 pounds fresh sushi-quality tuna
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint teardrop or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup nicoise olives
16 anchovy fillets
16 caper berries with stems
1/2 bunch fresh chives, snipped in 1/2

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette: combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Screw the cap on the jar and shake the vinaigrette vigorously to emulsify. Set the dressing aside while preparing the salad so the flavors can marry.
  • Cooking the potatoes, eggs, and green beans in the same pot cuts down on prep time and clean up. To do this, put the potatoes in a large saucepan, add water to cover and a nice pinch of salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer the potatoes for 12 minutes to give them a head start, and then add the eggs. Place a steamer basket or colander on top of the simmering water. Put the green beans in the steamer and cover with a lid. Steam the beans for 5 minutes until crisp-tender while continuing to cook the potatoes until fork tender. Drain out the water and put the potatoes, eggs, and green beans in a colander; rinse briefly under cold water. Peel the shells off the eggs and cut them in 1/2 lengthwise.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the tuna on all sides with olive oil, and a bit of the vinaigrette; season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Lay the tuna in the hot pan and sear for approximately 2 minutes on each side; as the tuna cooks, the red meat will become whiter. Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and slice.
  • To assemble the salad: combine the potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, capers, and chives in a large mixing bowl. Take the vinaigrette and give it another good shake to recombine. Drizzle the salad with enough vinaigrette to fully moisten and toss gently to coat; season with salt and pepper. Take care not to mush up the ingredients - the important thing about salad nicoise is that it is arranged nicely on a platter with all the elements keeping their individual integrity. Put the tossed salad down the center of a serving platter and lay the seared tuna attractively across the top and the eggs around the rim. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and serve.

GRILLED TUNA SALAD NICOISE



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Anyone having access to fresh tuna knows that canned stuff does not taste like tuna. This doesn't need to be chilled very long. Serve on greens, maybe a little chopped egg on top

Provided by chef blade

Categories     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
3 medium new potatoes, unpeeled,boiled and cubed
1/2 lb cooked and blanched green beans (2 inch cuts)
1 small red onion, sliced into very thin rings
1 vine ripened tomatoes, 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup ripe olives
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • Whisk together oil, liquids, and seasonings.
  • In large bowl, pour over tomato, olives, beans, onion and potatoes.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Grill tuna steaks (preferably over charcoal) until just barely pink in the middle.
  • Gently break up with fingers and lightly toss with veggies.

SALADE NIçOISE WITH FRESH TUNA



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In this elegant variation of the classic French salad, seared fresh tuna stands in for the conventional canned sort. The rest of the salad can be assembled a few hours ahead, but the tuna should be cooked and placed on top of the salad just before it is served.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 pound red potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped (1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 pound string beans (preferably haricot verts), tips and strings snapped off
1 yellow pepper
2 very ripe medium-size tomatoes ( 3/4 pounds)
1 1/2 cups sliced red onions
1 cup nicoise or black oil-cured olives
1 pound fresh tuna
1 teaspoon canola oil
About 1 dozen red lettuce leaves
1 cup (loose) basil leaves, shredded into large pieces

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cool water and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to low and boil gently for 25 to 35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender but still firm when pierced with a fork. Drain off the water and set the potatoes aside until cool enough to slice.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, mix together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Whisk until it comes together.
  • Peel the potatoes, if desired, and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Toss with the dressing.
  • Bring the 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the beans, cover and return to a boil. Boil over high heat for 1 to 3 minutes (less for haricot verts and more for larger beans) until just tender but slightly firm to the bite. Drain and run under cold water for a few seconds to stop the cooking and preserve the bright green color. Cut the beans in half.
  • Peel the yellow pepper as best you can with a vegetable peeler (much easier to do if the pepper is firm and thick-walled). Then cut the pepper through the pleats, remove and discard the seeds and continue peeling the skin from the pieces. Pile up the peeled pepper wedges and cut them into thin julienne strips (about 1 1/2 cups). Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise, press out the seeds and cut the unpeeled flesh into 1-inch pieces.
  • No more than 1 hour before serving, add the beans, yellow pepper, red onions, tomatoes and black olives to the potatoes. Mix well.
  • When almost ready to serve, heat 1 large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat for about 2 minutes, until very hot. Sprinkle the tuna with the remaining 2 teaspoons of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt and then roll in the canola oil. Place the tuna steak in the hot skillet and sauté over high heat for about 2 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned on the outside and cooked until rare on the inside. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
  • To serve, line a large platter with the lettuce leaves. Mound the salade niçoise in the center of the platter and place the sliced tuna and the basil leaves on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 991 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best results, use sushi-grade ahi tuna. This will ensure that the fish is fresh and safe to eat raw.
  • If you can't find sushi-grade ahi tuna, you can also use regular ahi tuna that has been frozen for at least 24 hours.
  • When searing the tuna, be careful not to overcook it. The fish should be cooked to an internal temperature of 125 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the tuna in a grill pan or on a stovetop.
  • The nicoise salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. You can add any vegetables that you like, such as green beans, asparagus, or sugar snap peas.
  • The dressing for the nicoise salad is a simple vinaigrette. You can use any type of vinegar that you like, such as red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or champagne vinegar.

Conclusion:

Grilled ahi tuna nicoise salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The tuna is cooked to perfection and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it ties all of the ingredients together perfectly. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy ahi tuna, this recipe is definitely worth trying.

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