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Recipe by Rivki Rabinowitz

Tuna Niçoise Grazing Board

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Parve Parve
Easy Easy
6 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Egg

This board concept was inspired by a meal we enjoyed at my sister-in-law Ilana’s home. Classic Niçoise salad gets a fresh update when served as a grazing board. Appetizer, snack, Kiddush filler, or anytime meal: there is something for everyone on this platter.

Ingredients

Seared Tuna

  • 1 tablespoon oil

Jammy Eggs

  • 4–8 large eggs

  • salt

  • pepper

Salad

  • 2–4 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce

  • 1/2 pound (225 grams) green beans, trimmed

  • 1/2 bunch of radishes, quartered or halved, depending on the size (see tip)

  • 1–2 large cucumbers, peeled and cubed

  • 1–2 avocadoes, thinly sliced

  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, preferably multicolored

  • 1/3 cup mixed whole olives (optional)

  • 1 cup microgreens (optional)

Extras (Optional)

Dressing

  • 3 teaspoons mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Prepare the Tuna

1.

Season tuna steaks by sprinkling all over with salt and pepper.

2.

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add tuna steaks to the pan and sear 30 seconds to one minute per side, depending on desired doneness.

3.

Transfer to a cutting board. Slice when cool.

Prepare the Jammy Eggs

1.

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

2.

Carefully lower eggs into water. Lower heat slightly to reach a gentler boil and cook six and a half minutes.

3.

Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and chill about two minutes.

4.

Peel eggs when cool. When ready to plate, slice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

To Assemble

1.

Lay a bed of lettuce on the board. If using chummus, place off-center on the board, to act as an anchor.

2.

Begin assembling your vegetables in little clusters around the board. For maximum visual impact, alternate between green and red colors: pair green beans alongside radishes, cucumbers near tomatoes, etc.

3.

Place green beans in a top corner to draw the eye upward. Make sure to leave a spot for the tuna to shine.

4.

If using crackers, place in irregular clusters. For visual balance, you can place the longer crackers in a corner opposite the green beans.

5.

Place tuna and eggs.

6.

Finally, drizzle dressing over the board and sprinkle with some microgreens, if using.

Tips:

Keep the long, dangling ends of the radishes for a farm-fresh look.

Credits

Food and Prop Styling by Renee Muller
Photography by Moshe Wulliger

Tuna Niçoise Grazing Board

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