Salade Niçoise with Creamy Tofu Dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Tofu replaces mayonnaise in the tangy dressing of this main-dish salad. Because only a small amount of tofu is used, this salad is not a significant source of soy protein (less than 1 gram per serving). If you're not an anchovy fan, replace them with a tablespoon of drained capers. The slender French green beans, called haricots verts, are worth seeking out. But if you can't find them, substitute regular green beans or 1 cup blanched edamame. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon water |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
4 ounces firm silken tofu |
2 canned anchovy fillets |
1 garlic clove, chopped |
12 ounces small red potatoes |
12 ounces green beans, trimmed |
1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
cooking spray |
1 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings |
2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges |
1 hard-cooked large egg, cut into 6 wedges |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
1 tablespoon capers |
24 green picholine olives, pitted and halved |
Directions:
1. To prepare dressing, place first 9 ingredients in a food processor or blender; process 1 minute or until smooth. Cover and chill.
2. To prepare salad, place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain and cut potatoes in half. Set aside.
3. Cook beans in boiling water 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Set aside.
4. Prepare grill or grill pan.
5. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Place fish on a grill rack or grill pan coated with cooking spray; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Break fish into large chunks. Arrange fish, beans, and onion in the center of a large serving platter; arrange potatoes, tomatoes, and egg around fish mixture. Sprinkle with parsley, capers, and olives. Drizzle with dressing.
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