Salade Niçoise (French Tuna & Vegetable Salad)
A classic French salad from Nice featuring fresh tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and crisp vegetables with a bright vinaigrette. Light, protein-packed, and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Gently place eggs in the water and boil for 10 minutes until hard-boiled. Transfer to an ice bath, then peel and halve.
Step 2
If using fresh potatoes, cut them into small cubes and boil in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
If using fresh green beans, trim and blanch in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and cool.
Step 4
Wash and dry the lettuce. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
Step 6
Place lettuce in a large serving bowl or on individual plates. Arrange tuna, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, potatoes, and green beans over the greens.
Step 7
Scatter olives and anchovy fillets over the salad. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small pot
- large serving bowl or salad plates
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- ice bath or bowl with ice water
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