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A fresh Nicoise salad with tuna, olives, green beans, and hard-boiled eggs

Proven way to grow Nicoise Salad

A classic Nicoise salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish, perfect for a light meal. It features a delicious combination of fresh vegetables, tuna, and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 lb potatoes small, new
  • 12 oz green beans trimmed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumbers sliced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs quartered
  • 2 cans canned tuna drained and flaked
  • 1/2 cup Niçoise olives
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic minced clove
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large platter
  • whisk
  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender; drain and cool.
  2. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then shock in ice water; drain.
Assembly
  1. Arrange cooled potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs, tuna, olives, and red onion on a large platter.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can also add anchovy fillets for an extra boost of flavor.