Nicoise Salad

Name: Nicoise Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 lb baby potatoes, halved; 8 oz green beans, trimmed; 4 eggs, hard-boiled; 2 cans oil-packed tuna, drained; 4 cups romaine lettuce, torn; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup nicoise or kalamata olives, pitted; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A classic French composed salad featuring tuna, hard-boiled eggs, green beans, potatoes, and olives over a bed of lettuce with a Dijon vinaigrette. Elegant yet hearty.

40 minMediumServes 4390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb baby potatoes, halved
8 oz green beans, trimmed
4 eggs, hard-boiled
2 cans oil-packed tuna, drained
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup nicoise or kalamata olives, pitted
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

Boil 1 lb halved baby potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until tender; drain and let cool.
2

Blanch 8 oz trimmed green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, then transfer to an ice bath.
3

Hard-boil 4 eggs for 10 minutes, cool in ice water, then peel and halve.
4

Whisk together 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil to make the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5

Arrange 4 cups torn romaine lettuce on a large platter.
6

Arrange potatoes, green beans, eggs, 2 cans drained oil-packed tuna, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup pitted nicoise or kalamata olives in separate clusters over the lettuce.
7

Scatter 2 tbsp drained capers over the top, drizzle with dressing, and serve immediately.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Nicoise Salad?

As written, 40 minutes: 20 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (15 minutes): "Boil 1 lb halved baby potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until tender; drain and let cool."

Why blanch first in Nicoise Salad?

Step 2 reads: "Blanch 8 oz trimmed green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, then transfer to an ice bath." The quick boil in step 2 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

Is there a substitute for capers in Nicoise Salad?

The entry for Nicoise Salad calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Is Nicoise Salad gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Nicoise Salad is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the Dijon.

Does Nicoise Salad contain fish?

Yes: 2 cans oil-packed tuna, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I make Nicoise Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Once dressed, the lettuce will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Nicoise Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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