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Nicoise Salad with Tuna

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Nicoise Salad with Tuna is a classic French salad featuring tender tuna, crisp vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and briny olives tossed with a simple Dijon vinaigrette. This colorful and satisfying dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces tuna steaks or 2 cans high-quality tuna, drained
  • 5 cups mixed salad greens
  • 12 ounces baby potatoes
  • 8 ounces green beans
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata or Niçoise olives
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the baby potatoes until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and allow them to cool slightly.
  2. In the same pot, blanch the green beans for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer them immediately to ice water, then drain.
  3. If using fresh tuna, season lightly with salt and pepper and sear in a hot skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let rest before slicing.
  4. Cut the hard-boiled eggs into halves or quarters.
  5. Arrange the salad greens on a large serving platter or individual plates.
  6. Distribute the potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, eggs, and tuna over the greens.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  8. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • High-quality canned tuna can be used for a quicker and more traditional preparation.
  • Add anchovy fillets or capers for a more authentic French flavor.
  • Radishes, asparagus, or avocado make excellent additions.
  • Store the dressing separately when preparing ahead.
  • Assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
  • This salad is naturally gluten-free.

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