Nicoise salad with aioli

Cooking Salads Nicoise salad with aioli

(+ 5 mins resting time)

  1. To make the aioli, place the egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process until combined. With the motor running, gradually add the oil in a thin steady stream, stopping occasionally to scrape down side of bowl, until aioli is thick and pale. Add the water and process until combined. Taste and season with salt.
  2. Cook beans in a medium saucepan of salted boiling water for 3 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp. Refresh under cold running water. Drain.
  3. Preheat a chargrill on high. Brush both sides of tuna with oil and season with salt. Cook on preheated grill for 2 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest. Cut into 2cm cubes.
  4. Combine beans, tomato, rocket, olives, basil and onion in a large bowl. Divide rocket mixture among shallow bowls. Top with tuna and egg, and sprinkle with capers. Drizzle with aioli, season with pepper and serve immediately.

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