Grilled Tuna Nicoise with Citrus Marinade

 Clydie, Jessie and I enjoyed this dish Friday night - very filling with the tuna, potatoes, and green beans.

Citrus Marinade

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 green onions, chopped

1 tsp dried tarragon

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Salad

1 tuna steak (about 1 pound)

2 cups fresh green beans

4 cups romaine lettuce leaves, washed and torn

8 small red potatoes, cooked and quartered

1 cup chopped seeded fresh tomato

4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

sliced red onion

chopped black olives

Italian Dressing - ingredients and directions are in this post 

1. Prepare dressing.

2.  For marinade, whisk lime juice, oil, green onions, tarragon, garlic powder, salt and pepper in medium bowl.  Place tuna in a ziploc bag; add marinade.  Seal bag; turn to coat.  Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning occasionally.

3.  Prepare grill for direct cooking.  Drain tuna; discard marinade.  Grill 8-10 minutes or until tuna begins to flake when tested with a fork, turning once.  (Or broil tuna 4 inches from heat, 8-10 minutes, turning once.)  Slice tuna into 1/4 inch thick slices; set aside.

4.  Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.  Add beans; cook 2 minutes.  Drain; rinse under cold water.

5.  Place lettuce on large serving platter (or in separate dishes).  Arrange tuna, beans, potatoes, tomato, eggs, onions, and olives on lettuce.  Serve with dressing.