Classic Niçoise Salad
Classic Niçoise Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of the French Riviera. Bursting with fresh flavors, this Mediterranean delight features crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and rich hard-boiled eggs, all harmoniously combined with high-quality tuna. Drizzled with a tangy olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, every bite evokes a sun-soaked culinary experience. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch, this salad is both visually stunning and easy to prepare, making it an impressive addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g fresh green beans
- 250g ripe tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 100g Niçoise olives
- 150g canned tuna (in olive oil)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot covered with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat; let sit for 10-12 minutes. Cool under cold water, then peel.
- 2. Prepare the green beans: In another pot of salted boiling water, blanch green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and plunge into ice water to preserve color.
- 3. Chop the vegetables: Dice tomatoes and quarter hard-boiled eggs.
- 4. Assemble the salad: On a serving platter, layer green beans, diced tomatoes, olives, tuna chunks, and egg slices.
- 5. Dress it up: Whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar with salt and pepper; drizzle over the salad.
- 6. Garnish: Add fresh basil leaves on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg