"Nicoise salad is usually made with tuna, but you can make it more nutritious by using sardines instead. Add an anchovy vinaigrette for extra flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups water
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¼ tsp. salt
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2 ounces fresh greens beans, stem end trimmed
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1 4-ounce can of boneless, skinless, sardines, drained
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2 to 3 Romaine lettuce leaves, cut into bite size pieces
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½ tomato, quartered
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1 hard boiled egg, quartered
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¼ cup black olives, packed only in water and salt
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¼ cup cucumber slices, cut into half moons
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Fresh herbs such as oregano and chives, finely minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
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6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
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2 anchovy fillets, finely minced
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Salt and pepper to taste