Niçoise Salad

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Boil the potatoes for about 4 to 6 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Remove with a slotted spoon, drain, then slice them in half. (Leave the water in the pot, though; you'll use it for blanching the green beans in a few moments.)

4. Step 4

   Bring the water back to a boil, and add the green beans. Blanch for 2 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Remove with tongs to a bowl of ice water to shock them and keep them from cooking further. Drain and dry them with paper towels and set aside.

6. Step 6

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, with a bit of olive oil until it's quite hot, then place the sliced potatoes in the pan, cut-side down.

7. Step 7

   Sear for a minute or two until the potatoes are lightly browned, then remove them from the pan and transfer to a bowl. Toss with kosher salt and set aside.

8. Step 8

   Combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and anchovies in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. (The anchovies are salty, so you might not need much additional salt.)

9. Step 9

   Place the salad greens in a bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the dressing and toss to coat. Arrange the greens on 4 serving plates or 1 large platter. Distribute the potato halves equally, with the browned sides facing up.

10. Step 10

    Toss the green beans, olives, and tomatoes with enough additional dressing to lightly coat them, and arrange them on the salad.

11. Step 11

    Divide the tuna and place it in the center of plates. Arrange the hard-boiled egg quarters, then garnish with the fresh parsley and serve.