Seared Tuna with Nicoise Potato Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 lb fingerling potatoes , cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium heirloom tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup pickled dill green beans , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup pitted greek olives, chopped
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 tbsp capers, drained
dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp anchovy paste
1/4 tsp pepper
tuna:
4 tuna steaks (4 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
french bread baguette slices and minced fresh basil , optional

Directions:

Place potatoes on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, beans, olives, eggs and capers. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Brush steaks with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook tuna over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Cut into 1/2-in. slices. Divide potato salad among four plates. Top with tuna. Serve with baguette and sprinkle with basil if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	485.96 Kcal (2035 kJ)
Calories from fat	326.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.32g	56%
Cholesterol	116.43mg	39%
Sodium	1168.27mg	49%
Potassium	249.29mg	5%
Total Carbs	25.49g	8%
Sugars	5.62g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.05g	12%
Protein	15.7g	31%
Vitamin C	31.8mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	28%
Iron	41.6mg	231%
Calcium	72.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.81 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.32g	56%
Cholesterol	39.49mg	39%
Sodium	396.21mg	49%
Potassium	84.54mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.64g	8%
Sugars	1.91g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	12%
Protein	5.32g	31%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	28%
Iron	14.1mg	231%
Calcium	24.6mg	7%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

12.1

Points
13

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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