Nicoise Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring fresh vegetables, tuna, and hard-boiled eggs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can of high-quality tuna
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup green beans trimmed
- 2 medium tomatoes sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs for about 10 minutes until hard-boiled. Cool and peel them.
- Trim the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the green beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Slice the tomatoes and red onion thinly.
- In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens as a base.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes and green beans on top of the greens.
- Place the sliced hard-boiled eggs around the salad.
- Add the olives and tuna on top, breaking the tuna into chunks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 5g