Grilled Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe

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Grilled Tuna Nicoise Salad
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Directions:

  1. The Vinaigrette: Whisk all the ingredients together.
  2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Set aside.
  4. The Salad: bring a large saucepan 2/3 full of water to a simmer.
  5. Add the eggs, gently, bring back to a simmer and cook 8-10 minutes.
  6. Remove the eggs and cool them immediately under cold water.
  7. Tap them all over to break the shells, then peel them and cut lengthwise into quarters.
  8. Return the water in the saucepan to a boil, add the potatoes, and boil until barely tender (the will cook more later), about 10 minutes.
  9. Remove the potatoes from the water and let cool, then slice them in half.
  10. Return the water to a boil and add a teaspoon of salt.
  11. Add the green beans.
  12. Boil until barely tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  13. Drain and cool under cold water immediately to stop them cooking.
  14. Put the tuna and the potatoe halves in a shallow dish and pour 1/4 c.
  15. Of the marinade over them, turning them so they are all well coated.
  16. Heat your grill.
  17. Keep the heat about medium.
  18. Lay the potatoes on the grate and cook about 4-5 minutes per side, or until nice and golden brown all over.
  19. Grill the tuna, turning only once, about 4-5 minutes total for rare, 6-8 minutes total for medium (rare is best, medium if you must-).
  20. Slice the tuna across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  21. On each plate arrange a few butter leaves, and scatter the olives over top.
  22. Divide the eggs, beans, tomatoes and potatoes around the plate.
  23. Fan the tuna slices on one side of the plate.
  24. Drizzle the vinaigrette over top.
  25. Serve at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1755.28 Kcal (7349 kJ)
Calories from fat 736.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81.81g 126%
Cholesterol 307.68mg 103%
Sodium 3753.62mg 156%
Potassium 1545.77mg 33%
Total Carbs 153.89g 51%
Sugars 55.35g 221%
Dietary Fiber 19.73g 79%
Protein 99.36g 199%
Vitamin C 29.2mg 49%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 80.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 290.4 Kcal (1216 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.53g 126%
Cholesterol 50.9mg 103%
Sodium 621.01mg 156%
Potassium 255.74mg 33%
Total Carbs 25.46g 51%
Sugars 9.16g 221%
Dietary Fiber 3.26g 79%
Protein 16.44g 199%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 49%
Iron 0.8mg 25%
Calcium 13.3mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 41.1
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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