Salad Nicoise

chefs-mate chefs-mate 0 Comments
Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
Jump To Recipe Print Recipe
A classic French composed salad featuring tuna, eggs, and beans.
Salad Nicoise recipe image

Salad Niçoise is a vibrant and satisfying composed salad originating from Nice, France. This dish brings together warm potatoes, crisp green beans, and rich tuna in a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Hard-boiled eggs add creaminess, while ripe tomatoes provide a juicy acidity that cuts through the richness of the anchovies and olives. Tossed with a simple yet robust vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, a picnic staple, or as an elegant side dish for dinner parties. It is easy to assemble using fresh, high-quality ingredients, making it a reliable favorite for any occasion.

Salad Nicoise recipe image
Print Recipe

Salad Nicoise

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 397.1

Description

Salad Ni&# 195;§oise is a vibrant and satisfying composed salad originating from Nice, France. This dish brings together warm potatoes, crisp green beans, and rich tuna in a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Hard-boiled eggs add creaminess, while ripe tomatoes provide a juicy acidity that cuts through the richness of the anchovies and olives. Tossed with a simple yet robust vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, a picnic staple, or as an elegant side dish for dinner parties. It is easy to assemble using fresh, high-quality ingredients, making it a reliable favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel and slice the hard-cooked eggs into quarters or halves.
  2. Arrange the cooked potatoes, green beans, and tuna fillets neatly on a large serving platter.
  3. Place the hard-boiled eggs and halved tomatoes around the perimeter of the platter.
  4. Scatter the chopped sweet onion, anchovy fillets, and pitted olives over the vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley evenly over the entire salad.
  6. Drizzle the oil and vinegar dressing generously over all ingredients just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 397.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.2g25%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 188.7mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g21%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g43%
Sugars 15.0g
Protein 8.6g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: salad, nicoise, french, tuna, eggs, potatoes, green beans, anchovy, olives, vinaigrette, tomatoes, lunch, picnic, healthy, summer, composed salad, mediterranean, vegetarian option, light meal, classic recipe
Recipe Card powered by WP Delicious