Tuna Niçoise Salad

 Family favorite

Tuna

 - red potatoes

- fresh green beans (trimmed)

- white beans (drained and rinsed)

- 3 hard boiled eggs (halved)

- artichoke hearts (drained and halved)

- cucumber

- cherry tomatoes (halved)













Vinaigrette (for drizzling)










- red wine vinegar

1. Cook Potatoes

   • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
   • 1 small garlic clove, grated
   • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
   • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper
   • ½ teaspoon honey, or maple syrup, optional
   • ¼ to ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
   • ½ teaspoon fresh or dried thyme, optional

   
   

   
   

   Cook potatoes (microwave anyway bowl was great).

   Make hard boiled eggs.

   Blanch green beans.

   Prep remaining veg.

   Season tuna, sear.

3. Assemble SaladAssemble salad with the potatoes , green beans , white beans , eggs , artichokes  , tomatoes . Drizzle generously with the lemon vinaigrette .

Roasted Grapes

 Watched old Pioneer Woman with Madeline while at a hotel on a getaway to visit camp- we had to try this and it is so tasty!

2 heaping cups red grapes

2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
One 8-ounce block feta
4 ounces cream cheese
1 lemon, zested plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Chopped herbs for sprinkling
Crostini, for serving

1. Preheat OvenPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F .

2. Bake GrapesFor the balsamic grapes : Toss the grapes with the balsamic glaze , olive oil and vinegar in a baking dish. Bake until the grapes are split and nicely roasted, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, then toss and set aside to cool slightly. (We did 25-35 min at 400)

3. Whip FetaFor the whipped feta : Crumble the feta into a food processor, then add the cream cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice . Blitz until smooth.

4. Assemble PlatterSpread the whipped feta into a circle on a platter, then top with the balsamic grapes. Sprinkle with herbs and serve with crostini on the side.