Niçoise Salad: A French Classic

Fresh, Vibrant, and Deliciously Balanced
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Niçoise Salad: A French Classic

Difficulty: Beginner
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Experience the vibrant flavors of the French Riviera with our Niçoise Salad. This classic dish combines crisp mixed greens with a colorful array of ingredients including tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, briny olives, and flaky tuna. Drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette, each bite offers a refreshing mix of textures and flavors that capture the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect as a light lunch or a sophisticated side, our Niçoise Salad is a deliciously balanced option that brings a touch of elegance to any meal.

Ingredients

Vinaigrette Ingredients:

Instructions

  1. Cook the Potatoes and Eggs: Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool. Meanwhile, place the eggs in a separate pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse under cold water, peel, and quarter.
  2. Prepare the Green Beans: Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  3. Assemble the Salad: Arrange the mixed salad greens on a large serving platter. Arrange the cooked potatoes, eggs, green beans, cherry tomatoes, Niçoise olives, and tuna over the greens.
  4. Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad or serve it on the side. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Keywords: Niçoise, French salad, Mediterranean flavors, Tuna salad, Fresh vegetables, Olive oil dressing, Classic recipe, Healthy salad, Niçoise ingredients, Vibrant salad