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Classic Niçoise Salad: A Simple, Refreshing Recipe!

Classic Niçoise Salad is a simple, refreshing dish that combines fresh vegetables, tuna, and hard-boiled eggs, dressed with a tangy vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives preferably Niçoise or Kalamata
  • 1/2 cup canned tuna drained and flaked
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for about 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain again and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, chopped tomatoes, black olives, flaked tuna, blanched green beans, quartered hard-boiled eggs, and red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding a handful of capers or anchovies to the salad.
  • Substitute grilled chicken or shrimp for the tuna for a different protein option.

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