Salad Nicoise the posh way
Nice piece of the freshest Tuna available
Flat parsley , basil chopped ( for coating)
salt and black pepper
Hard boiled egg
capers
Micro herbs
black olives sliced
Ratte or good salad potatoes, cooked and skinned
Flavoursome baby tomatoes, halved and tossed in olive oil and seasoned
Green beans , blanched and cooked al dente.tossed in a little olive oil
Roll the Tuna in oil seasoned with salt and black pepper
Place tuna on a hot griddle for 30 seconds on each side so that all surfaces get an even cooking.
Remove tuna from griddle and roll all around in the chopped fresh herbs , wrap up tightly in clingfilm and allow to " set" its shape in the fridge for a while.
To serve
Place the nicely sliced salad potatoes on the plate and top with the sliced tuna , garnish with olives
Place the egg on the plate and garnish with the capers and micro herbs.
Put a small amount of baby tomatoes on the plate and arrange the beans amongst them, garnish with shredded basil.
Serve and enjoy