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Niçoise Salad: A French Classic

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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
  • 1 lb • small red potatoes
  • 4 • eggs
  • 8 oz • green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 lb • cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup • Niçoise olives (or Kalamata olives)
  • 2 • cans tuna, drained (5 oz)
  • 4 cups • mixed salad greens
  • • Salt and black pepper to taste
    • Vinaigrette Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup • extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons • red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon • Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove • garlic, minced
  • • Salt and black pepper to taste
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
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