Salade Niçoise Recipe

Here’s a classic recipe for Salade Niçoise Recipe, a traditional French salad that originates from Nice. It’s a vibrant and hearty dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

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1 Salade Niçoise Recipe
1.1 Ingredients
1.2 Instructions
2 Tips

Salade Niçoise Recipe

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as butter lettuce or arugula)
  • 8 ounces small new potatoes, halved
  • 6 ounces green beans (haricot verts), trimmed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (5-ounce) can of high-quality tuna, drained (or fresh seared tuna)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pitted olives (preferably Niçoise or Kalamata)
  • 2 tablespoons capers (optional)

For the Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Potatoes and Green Beans:
  • Place the halved potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the green beans to the pot. Drain both and set aside to cool.
  1. Boil the Eggs:
  • In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and boil for about 7-8 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Remove them and place them in an ice bath to cool. Once cooled, peel and slice them in half.
  1. Prepare the Dressing:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  1. Assemble the Salad:
  • On a large platter or individual plates, arrange the salad greens as a base.
  • Top with cooked potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, olives, capers (if using), and flaked tuna.
  • Finally, place the halved eggs on top.
  1. Dress the Salad:
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  1. Serve:
  • Enjoy your Salade Niçoise as a refreshing meal on its own or with crusty bread.

Tips

  • Feel free to customize your Salade Niçoise by adding ingredients like artichoke hearts or bell peppers.
  • For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like basil or parsley in your salad.

This classic French salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavors and nutrients! Enjoy!