Niçoise Salad
Niçoise Salad is a colorful, healthy, and satisfying meal that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and textures!
Equipment
- Large Pot: For boiling the eggs and blanching green beans.
- Colander: For draining the beans and cooling the eggs.
- Mixing Bowl: For combining salad ingredients.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurate ingredient measurements.
- Serving Platter: For presenting the salad beautifully.
- Cutting Board and Knife: For chopping vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 cups butter lettuce torn
- 1 cup green beans trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 hard-boiled eggs quartered
- 1 can tuna in olive oil drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup Niçoise or Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup red onion sliced
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs and cool them in cold water.
- Blanch green beans until bright green; rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and green beans.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Assemble the salad on a platter with tuna, eggs, and olives, and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking, and enjoy the fresh, bright flavors of this classic French salad!