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Classic Nicoise Salad Recipe

Nicoise Salad is a delightful French salad known for its vibrant colors and bold flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine International
Servings 4
Calories 395 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 8 small red or Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Nicoise olives (or Kalamata olives)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cup mixed salad greens (e.g., mesclun mix)
  • 5 ounce tuna, drained and flaked
  • 4-6 anchovy fillets (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

For the Dressing

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tasp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and let them cool slightly. Once cooled, cut them into quarters.
  • Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool quickly, then peel and cut them in half.
  • In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for about 2-3 minutes, or until they turn bright green and are crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the mixed salad greens. Arrange the cooked potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, Nicoise olives, and red onion on top of the greens. Add the flaked tuna and anchovy fillets (if using) to the salad .Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately, with a crusty baguette or French bread on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 22gFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
Keyword egg dish, Egg salad, Nicoise Salad
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