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title: Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/seared-tuna-nicoise-salad-537cd28eff604ddbb68b456d
servings: 2
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
time_required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Fish
tags:
  - French
  - Healthy
  - High Protein
rating: 0.0
rating_count: 0
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Bright and fresh lemon-chickpea dressing complements the seared tuna perfectly
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Simple assembly makes it a quick and satisfying weeknight meal
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/French%20Recipes/seared-tuna-nicoise-salad.avif"
---

Halve and deseed @cucumber{1%unit}. Quarter @cherry tomatoes{1%cup}. Trim @green beans{1%cup}. Peel and halve @baby potatoes{1%cup}. Drain and rinse @chickpeas{1%can}. Halve @lemon{1%unit} and juice one half.

Place baby potatoes and green beans in a #medium saucepan{}. Cover with water, add a pinch of @salt{1%tsp}, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender ~{10%minutes}. Drain well.

In a #small bowl{}, mash ½ cup chickpeas into a rough paste. Whisk in @lemon juice{2%tbsp}, @olive oil{2%tbsp}, @Dijon mustard{1%tsp}, and a pinch of @black pepper{¼%tsp} until smooth.

Pat @tuna steaks{8%oz} dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat a #large skillet{} over high heat. Sear tuna ~{1%minutes} per side until crisp outside and pink inside. Slice against the grain.

Divide @mixed greens{4%cups} between plates. Arrange potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and cucumber on top. Fan tuna slices over the salad. Drizzle generously with chickpea-lemon dressing. Serve immediately.