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Salade Niçoise
saraamyn2
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Salade Niçoise
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Salade Niçoise

A classic and refreshing Salade Niçoise recipe featuring a delightful combination of fresh green beans, tender potatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, flaky tuna, and briny olives, all tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal or a vibrant side dish.
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#French
#Healthy
#Mediterranean
#Main Course
#Summer
#Light Meal
Salad Ingredients Layout
Salad Ingredients Layout

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
French
English
Nutrition (per serving)
533
Calories
27g
Protein
47g
Carbs
27g
Fat
Making the Dressing
Making the Dressing

Ingredients

  • Green Beans

    150 g
  • Potatoes
    (Small to medium size)

    3 medium
  • Red Onion

    0.5 whole
  • Iceberg Lettuce
    (Or mixed greens)

    0.5 head
  • Cherry Tomatoes
    (Halved)

    1 cup
  • Eggs

    3 whole
  • Tuna
    (Drained, in water or oil)

    1 can
  • Olives
    (Niçoise or Kalamata olives, pitted)

    80 g
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    2 tablespoons
  • Salt

    to taste pinch
  • Black Pepper

    to taste pinch
  • Lemon Juice

    0.5 whole lemon
  • Honey

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 2
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Assembling the Salad
Assembling the Salad

Instructions

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  • 1

    Wash and prepare the vegetables. Wash and tear the iceberg lettuce. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Steam or boil the potatoes and green beans until they are tender, then let them cool slightly and slice the potatoes.
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    Wash and prepare the vegetables. Wash and tear the iceberg lettuce. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Steam or boil the potatoes and green beans until they are tender, then let them cool slightly and slice the potatoes.
    20m

    Cooking potatoes and green beans al dente ensures they retain their texture in the salad. A quick plunge in ice water will stop the cooking and preserve their vibrant color.
  • 2

    Hard boil the eggs. Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel and halve them.
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    Hard boil the eggs. Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel and halve them.
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    Adding a pinch of salt to the boiling water can make eggs easier to peel.
  • 3

    Prepare the vinaigrette dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
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    Prepare the vinaigrette dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
    3m

    Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning to your preference. A little Dijon mustard can also be added for extra flavor and better emulsification.
  • 4

    Assemble the Salade Niçoise. In a large salad bowl or on a serving platter, arrange the prepared lettuce as a base. Artfully arrange the cooked and sliced potatoes, green beans, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, drained tuna, halved hard-boiled eggs, and pitted olives over the lettuce.
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    Assemble the Salade Niçoise. In a large salad bowl or on a serving platter, arrange the prepared lettuce as a base. Artfully arrange the cooked and sliced potatoes, green beans, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, drained tuna, halved hard-boiled eggs, and pitted olives over the lettuce.
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    Arrange ingredients in sections rather than tossing them immediately for a more visually appealing presentation.
  • 5

    Dress and serve. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the assembled salad. Serve immediately, or gently toss just before serving.
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    Dress and serve. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the assembled salad. Serve immediately, or gently toss just before serving.
    1m

    For best flavor, serve the salad fresh. If preparing ahead, keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving.
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