Tuna Nicoise Topping

Tuna Nicoise Topping

Course :	Tuna
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

4	large	Idaho baking potatoes -- baked
1	tablespoon	olive oil
1	tablespoon	red wine vinegar
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
1/4	teaspoon	dried thyme
8	ounces	cooked green beans -- trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces
1	large	tomato -- diced
1/2	cup	diced peeled and seeded cucumber
1/2	cup	diced red bell pepper
6	ounces	water-packed chunk white tuna -- drained
1	large	hard-boiled egg -- diced
2	fillets	anchovy fillets -- finely chopped

Preparation:

1. In large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and thyme. Stir in green beans, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper and tuna; toss to coat thoroughly with dressing. 2. Cut baked potatoes lengthwise, cutting almost to base of potato. Mash slightly with fork, leaving in skins. Spoon tuna mixture over each potato, dividing evenly. 3. Garnish with egg and anchovies.