Peppercorn Seared Tuna Salad Nicoise

4 Tuna Steak (4-5 oz. each)  2 TB Black Peppercorns (crushed)
1/3 head Romaine Lettuce (cut in strips) 3 ea. Green Onion (cut in 1/3 pieces)
½ Red Bell Pepper (cut in strips) ½ cup Black Olives
¼ head Cauliflower (cut in flowerets) 3 oz. Green Beans (blanched)
2 TB Olive Oil  Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup Italian Dressing 3 TB Basil (fresh, chopped)

Preheat skillet over high heat. Rub Tuna Steaks with crushed peppercorns, season with salt. Add olive oil to pan, heat until smoking hot. Sear tuna on both sides approx. 2 minutes each side, cooking until desired temperature (medium rare, etc.) is reached. In a bowl, mix chopped basil and Italian dressing. Toss cooked vegetables in dressing mixture. Place romaine strips on large platter. Arrange marinated vegetables on lettuce, garnish with olives. To serve, place tuna steaks on platter, drizzle with remaining Basil-Italian Dressing.

 

 

 

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