Recipe of Nicoise Salad
Nicoise Salad is a classic European dish that hails from the sunny shores of the French Riviera. This vibrant and nutritious salad is an artful combination of flavors and textures. Fresh, crisp vegetables mingle with briny olives, tender potatoes, and the richness of tuna and hard-boiled eggs. With a zesty vinaigrette to tie it all together, this salad is a perfect representation of Mediterranean cuisine.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Salads
Ingredients
- 8 small red potatoes, boiled and quartered
- 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and halved
- 1 cup green beans, blanched and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 (6-ounce) cans of tuna, drained
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients. Set aside.
- Arrange the salad greens on a large serving platter.
- Artfully arrange the potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, eggs, olives, red onion, and tuna on top of the greens.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.
- Garnish with fresh basil and parsley.
- Serve your Nicoise Salad immediately, and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean on your plate!
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Nicoise Salad and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Nicoise Salad to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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