You know what always makes me feel hot?? A SALAD. A big freaking salad is just what I'm ordering for you to feel hot and healthy after your period. This is the famed niçoise salad. It's my favorite salad ever, and it's packed with so much follicular phase goodness. Feel free to sub the ahi tuna for regular steak, chicken, etc.
Ingredients:
Makes ~4 servings
- 2-4 ahi tuna steaks
- 5 oz mixed baby greens
- 12 oz bag green beans
- 1 small bag baby potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 1 c Kalamata olives
- pickled red onions (raw works too)
Detox dressing ingredients:
- 1/4 c apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- salt to taste
Ahi tuna marinade:
- coconut aminos
- rice vinegar
- maple syrup
- salt to taste
Directions:
- Marinate the ahi tuna steaks with a splash of coconut aminos, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and salt to taste. Make sure both sides have absorbed some of the marinade and set aside in the fridge.
- Boil the baby potatoes for 10 minutes, boil the green beans for 3 minutes, and boil eggs for 10 minutes. Transfer the green beans and eggs to an ice bath immediately after boiling to stop the cooking.
- Make the dressing by combining all ingredients. Chop the olives, green beans, and potatoes in half. Chop the eggs into fourths.
- Add olive oil to a pot over medium heat. Sear the ahi steaks on each side for 30 seconds once the pan is hot. Let them rest for a few minutes after removing before slicing.
- To serve: add the greens to your bowl followed by some green beans, olives, and potatoes. Drizzle on your dressing, toss if desired. Then, add some pickled onions, followed by the ahi tuna steak on top and egg on the side.
If you don't have pickled onions, just use raw red onions. I like both! My ahi tuna marinade is very simple and lazy, so feel free to add whatever you'd like as well. If I wanted to take them a step further, I'd coat them in everything bagel seasoning for a crunchy exterior. Enjoyy!! 🫶