Niçoise-Style Grilled Tuna

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Ahi tuna steaks (1-inch thick)
• 8 ounces Fresh green beans (trimmed)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 small Shallot (finely minced)
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs (quartered)(optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together the minced shallot, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to create the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Toss the green beans in a small amount of olive oil and salt, then place them on a hot grill or grill pan for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp and charred.

3. 3

   Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil and season generously with salt and cracked black pepper on both sides.

4. 4

   Sear the tuna on a high-heat grill for approximately 2 minutes per side for a perfect medium-rare center.

5. 5

   Remove the tuna from the grill and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing into thick strips.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, gently toss the grilled green beans, cherry tomatoes, and olives with half of the prepared vinaigrette.

7. 7

   Arrange the vegetable mixture on a platter, top with the sliced tuna and hard-boiled eggs.

8. 8

   Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the tuna and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.