- 12 baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved
- Kosher salt
- 4 oz green beans or haricots verts, trimmed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 tablespoons assorted soft fresh herbs chopped, basil, parsley, chives, tarragon, chervil, dill, divided
- 2 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
- Extra virgin olive oil for grilling and drizzling
- Flaky sea salt such as maldon
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb yellowfin tuna sushi-grade, about 1 to 1 ½ inches thick
- 1 lemon zested and juiced, divided
- ½ cup black olives such as Niçoise or Kalamata
- 4 to 6 anchovy fillets optional
- A handful of tender greens arugula, frisée, little gem, etc.
Cook the Potatoes
Place the halved potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and season generously with salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until fork-tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon or spider strainer and transfer to a bowl. Let cool.
Prepare the Tomatoes and Capers
While the potatoes are cooking, combine the cherry tomatoes, capers, and 1 tablespoon of chopped herbs in a bowl.
Add a generous glug of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to allow the tomatoes to release their juices.
Dress the Potatoes
Once the potatoes are no longer piping hot, drizzle generously with olive oil.
Add the zest from half a lemon, 1 tablespoon of chopped herbs, and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Blanch the Green Beans
Bring the same pot of water back to a boil.
Add the green beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath.
Transfer the beans directly to the ice bath to stop the cooking.
Once cooled, drain and pat dry.
Toss with olive oil, the zest from half a lemon, the juice of half a lemon, 1 tablespoon of herbs, sea salt, and pepper.
Cook the Eggs
Bring the water back to a boil again.
Gently add the eggs and cook for 8 to 9 minutes — 8 minutes will yield jammy centers, while 9 minutes will be more firm.
Transfer immediately to the ice bath. Once cooled, peel and cut into halves or quarters.
Grill the Tuna
Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
Pat the tuna dry, then rub with oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Grill for 45 to 60 seconds per side, or until the outside is nicely charred and the center remains rare (or to your preferred doneness).
Alternatively, you can sear the tuna in a sauté pan or cast iron skillet.
Let rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Assemble the Salad
On a large platter or individual plates, arrange the greens in a thin, even layer.
Pile the potatoes neatly, followed by the green beans, then the marinated tomatoes.
Arrange the eggs, olives, and sliced tuna wherever they fit best. Add anchovies, if using.
Finish and Serve
Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon (or more) of chopped herbs.
Drizzle with additional olive oil, squeeze the remaining lemon half over the top, and finish with a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Serve immediately.
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Shock your eggs in an ice bath to make peeling easier and prevent over-cooking.
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Blanch green beans only until tender-crisp; any longer and they lose that beautiful bright green color and turn mushy.
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Season and taste each component individually for the most flavorful salad.
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Use a high-quality olive oil, good flaky sea salt and ripe fresh tomatoes for best results.
Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 3126mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1620IU | Vitamin C: 153mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 7mg