Description
Nicoise Salad is a classic French dish that captures the essence of fresh, vibrant ingredients in every bite. This recipe combines tender potatoes, crisp green beans, savory tuna, and hard-boiled eggs, all drizzled with a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect for spring or summer, it’s an ideal choice for light lunches, brunches, or casual dinners. Not only is this salad visually appealing with its colorful ingredients, but it’s also packed with protein and nutrients, making it a satisfying and nutritious option for any meal. Impress your family and friends with this delightful dish that balances flavor and health effortlessly.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups petite white or red potatoes
- 6 ounces fresh green beans (stems trimmed)
- 3 ounces white tuna in olive oil (drained)
- 5 ounces kalamata olives (about 1 cup, drained)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 4 ounces capers (about 1/3 heaping cup, drained)
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups, sliced in half)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (halved or quartered)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette by combining olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well and set aside.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and toss with vinaigrette while warm.
- Blanch green beans in the same water for 1 minute until bright green. Drain and cool.
- On a large platter, arrange potatoes, green beans, tuna, halved tomatoes, boiled eggs, olives, red onion, and capers. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle additional vinaigrette if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Assembling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (350g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 185mg