It's very difficult to give a recipe for Salad Nicoise as there are many variations. As a general rule, it should contain Anchovy fillets, eggs, lettuce, Tuna and Black Olives, preferably the small French Nicoise olives.

We tried this recently at a smart restaurant in the square in Portofino, where they also used grated carrot, which was very good. To be perfectly honest, in Portofino, this was all we could afford !

So, here is our version.

 

INGREDIENTS

 
It's also not easy to give quantities, but as a general guide, use at least one egg and four anchovy fillets per person.

 

1 Tuna Steak
Eggs Hard Boiled
Anchovy Fillets
Lettuce
Tomatoes
New Potatoes
Black Olives
Olive Oil
White Wine Vinegar
Garlic Chopped

 

PREPARATION

 
Boil the potatoes first, as they will take the longest to cook, 15 to 20 minutes say. Dice them when they are cooked

Whilst this is going on, put the eggs in a pan with cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes or so. We want the eggs to have slightly soft yolks.

sear the Tuna in a hot pan with some oil on both sides for about 2 to 4 minutes each side, depending on how thick the steak is. When it has cooled, cut it into strips.

Chop the Lettuce and Tomatoes

Combine the lettuce with the tomato and black olives. Make a dressing with 5 parts olive oil to
one part vinegar and the clove of garlic.Mix the salad with the dressing, and then arrange all the other ingredients artistically !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                

 

 

SERVES 4


GAZPACHO

Cold Tomato Soup

Very simple and very refreshing on a hot day. Not that we get too many hot

 

INGREDIENTS


2 1/4 Lb (1 Kg) Tomatoes
 

PREPARATION
You will need a food processor for this recipe.