Salade Nicoise

Name: Salade Nicoise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 cups mixed salad greens; 6 oz can canned tuna in water, drained; 2 large eggs, hard-boiled; 8 oz waxy potatoes, cooked and diced; 8 oz fresh green beans, blanched and cut; 8 oz Roma tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 4 anchovy fillets (optional); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

French Mediterranean salad with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, potatoes, green beans, olives, and tomatoes on a bed of greens. A composed salad that's both sophisticated and satisfying.

40 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

MediterraneanSaladStovetopPaleoGluten-Free

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Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens
6 oz can canned tuna in water, drained
2 large eggs, hard-boiled
8 oz waxy potatoes, cooked and diced
8 oz fresh green beans, blanched and cut
8 oz Roma tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 anchovy fillets (optional)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Cook 8 oz cooked and diced waxy potatoes in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain, let cool slightly, and dice.
2

Blanch 8 oz blanched and cut fresh green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and cut into 2-inch pieces.
3

Hard-boil 2 hard-boiled large eggs by placing in boiling water for 10 minutes, then cooling in ice water and peeling. Cut in half.
4

Make the dressing: whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
5

Arrange 4 cups mixed salad greens on a platter or individual plates.
6

Arrange 6 oz can drained canned tuna in water, eggs, potatoes, green beans, 8 oz quartered Roma tomatoes, 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in sections over the greens.
7

Top with 4 anchovy fillets (optional) if using.
8

Drizzle with the dressing or serve on the side and let guests dress to taste.

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Questions

How long does Salade Nicoise take?

As written, 40 minutes: 20 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (15 minutes): "Cook 8 oz cooked and diced waxy potatoes in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender."

Why blanch first in Salade Nicoise?

Step 2 reads: "Blanch 8 oz blanched and cut fresh green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp." 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.

What can I use instead of anchovies in Salade Nicoise?

The entry for Salade Nicoise calls for 4 anchovy fillets (optional). In its place: A teaspoon of fish sauce or a little miso per two fillets supplies the same savory background. For a vegetarian version, leave them out and add a pinch more salt.

Is Salade Nicoise gluten-free?

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

Does Salade Nicoise contain fish?

Yes: 6 oz can canned tuna in water, drained and 4 anchovy fillets (optional). The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Salade Nicoise?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 28 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 620 mg sodium.

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