Nicoise Salad
Salad Nicoise is a composed French salad of tuna, eggs, potatoes, green beans, and olives in a sharp vinaigrette. Arranged in neat sections, it is as beautiful as it is satisfying. A complete and elegant light meal.
- ⏱ 30 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 For Two
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned tuna
- 4 eggs
- 300 g baby potatoes
- 200 g green beans
- to serve olives and lettuce
Instructions
- Boil the baby potatoes until tender, then halve them.
- Blanch the green beans for 3 minutes and cool in ice water.
- Boil the eggs for 7 minutes, cool, peel, and halve.
- Whisk a sharp vinaigrette of olive oil, mustard, and vinegar.
- Arrange lettuce, then group the tuna, potatoes, beans, eggs, and olives on top.
- Drizzle generously with the vinaigrette and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Cook the eggs to jammy, not hard, by boiling for about 7 minutes then cooling in ice water for the classic creamy yolk.
Arranging the components in separate groups rather than tossing keeps each element distinct and lets everyone dress their plate to taste.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbs: 24 g
- Fat: 22 g
