Grilled Tuna Nicoise Platter Recipe - Food.com

Grilled Tuna Nicoise Platter Recipe - Food.com

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Courtesy of "The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook," copyright 1999. I usually make this when my close friends come to spend the afternoon, and we

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Ingredients

  • 8 (1/2 lb) tuna steaks, 1-inch thick (about 4 lbs)
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 3/4 lb French haricots vert, stems removed and blanched (french string beans)
  • 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (6 small tomatoes)
  • 8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2
  • 1/2 lb good black nicoise olive, pitted
  • 1 bunch watercress or 1 bunch arugula
  • 1 (2 ounce) can anchovies (I use King Oscars Flat Fillets packed in good olive oil - 10-12 anchovies)
  • 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 10 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb small white potatoes
  • 1 lb small red potato
  • 2 tablespoons good dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 10 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced scallion (white & green parts)
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons capers, well drained (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning or 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves

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