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tuna nicoise salad

Tuna nicoise salad

A classic French-inspired salad featuring tuna, eggs, vegetables, and a light dressing. Fresh, balanced, and perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans tuna in oil or water, drained
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 lb small potatoes
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup olives
  • 4 cups mixed greens
Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil eggs, cool, peel, and slice.
  2. Cook potatoes until tender, then slice.
  3. Blanch green beans briefly and cool.
  4. Arrange greens on a plate.
  5. Add potatoes, beans, tomatoes, olives, eggs, and tuna.
  6. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  7. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.

Notes

Notes

  • Keep ingredients separate for a traditional look
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients
  • Add dressing just before serving

Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 28g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbs: 22g