nicoise salad

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Mar 18, 2019

Nicoise Salad is a delectable cornucopia of fresh vegetables, Nicoise olives, red potatoes, hard boiled eggs and tuna drizzled with a tangy light mustard vinaigrette. It is not tossed but rather elegantly arranged on a platter or serving plate making it as pretty as it is delicious. The different array of flavor combinations comes together so well in this heart healthy salad.

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • - fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 - head of lettuce chopped or torn into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes
  • 1 cup nicoise olives
  • 1/2 pound trimmed and blanched green beans
  • 3 - hard boiled eggs peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
  • 3/4 pound small red potatoes boiled and cooled
  • 2 - cans (7 ounce) white albacore tuna

How To Make nicoise salad

  • Step 1
    In a medium bowl whisk together wine vinegar, minced shallots, dill and mustard. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously. Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.
  • Step 2
    Top platter or plates with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber slices, sliced radishes, Nicoise olives, green beans, halved eggs, halved potatoes and tuna. Drizzle with mustard vinaigrette and serve promptly.

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