salad nicoise
As always my 6 year old loves this dish. A very healthy and colorful salad.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 5 ounces tuna in water drained
- 1 teaspoon capers rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons sliced sicilian or kalamata olives
- 1 cup fresh green beans blanched
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 - red bell pepper cut into rings
- 2 large hard boiled eggs sliced (preferably pickled)
- 2 cups chopped fresh salad greens
- 1 - southwest style chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 clove garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
How To Make salad nicoise
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Step 1In a small bowl combine the first 3 ingredients tuna,capers and olives.Toss gently and set aside.
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Step 2On a large plate arrange blanched green beans on edge of plate. Layer salad greens inside of green beans followed by onions and red bell pepper. Make a small hole in middle of plate. Spoon tuna mixture in the center of plate. Layer chicken and eggs in circular fashion on top of greens.
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Step 3In a small bowl add the last 5 ingredients Olive oil,lemon juice,dijon,garlic and lemon zest and whisk until emulsified. Drizzle over the salad and serve.
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Culture:
French
Category:
Tuna Salads
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Diet:
Low Carb
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