Preparation
To prepare the Creamy Balsamic Dressing, mix all ingredients together except the olive oil until completely smooth. Then, slowly add olive oil and mix until well blended (alternatively, use an immersion blender). Season to taste with salt and pepper as needed. Cover your dressing and set in the refrigerator until ready to serve the salad.
Cook
Place your potatoes in a large saucepan and fill to cover with cool water by two inches; add ½ teaspoon kosher. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and soak them in cold water to cool and stop the cooking process. When cool, cut the potatoes into quarters (or into eighths if they are large) and set aside.
Meanwhile, while the potatoes are boiling, place the eggs in a separate saucepan. Cover with cool water and place over a medium-high heat. Bring to full rolling boil and then remove from heat and cover for about 12 minutes. Drain the eggs and transfer them to ice water to cool. Peel your eggs and slice them neatly. Set aside.
Season your tuna with the remaining ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and a few good grinds of black pepper. Place a medium heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat with one to two teaspoons of oil. Once hot, place the tuna in the hot pan and sear for approximately two to three minutes on each side. Be sure to turn the tuna once during cooking. The exterior of the fish should look browned—note that as the tuna cooks, the red meat will become whiter. Do not overcook! Tuna is best served rare with a deep red interior. Transfer your tuna to a cutting board and allow it to rest for five minutes. Once slightly cooled, slice the tuna against the grain into 1/3” thick slices.
Plating
Place the torn lettuce in a large shallow bowl or on a large platter (this can also be plated individually). Place the sliced tuna (or drained, flaked canned tuna) in the center of the lettuce and arrange sliced potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and avocado around the tuna. Drizzle with your Creamy Balsamic dressing.
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