Description
Classic Salade Niçoise—a colorful and hearty French tuna salad made with potatoes, green beans, eggs, tomatoes, olives, and a zesty lemon Dijon dressing. Fresh, healthy, and perfect for any season!
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 500g baby potatoes
- 200g green beans, trimmed
- 4 large eggs
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small head of Romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 can (150g) tuna in oil, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup (75g) black olives
For the Lemon Dijon Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Herbes de Provence
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Boil until tender, then cool and halve.
- Blanch Green Beans: Boil briefly, then shock in ice water.
- Boil Eggs: Simmer for 8–10 minutes, then cool and peel.
- Make Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Assemble Salad: Arrange lettuce on a platter. Top with potatoes, beans, eggs, tomatoes, olives, and tuna.
- Drizzle & Serve: Pour dressing over and serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
Authenticity Tip: Use Niçoise olives if you can find them—they have a distinctive flavor.
Tuna Options: Use canned albacore in olive oil for the best flavor and texture.
Egg Tip: For jammy yolks, boil eggs for 7 minutes instead of 10.
Make It a Meal Prep: Store each component separately and assemble just before eating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g