Name: Salad Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp coarse-grained Dijon mustard; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp olive oil (extra-virgin); 6 cups shredded romaine ((or Bibb lettuce or mixed greens)); 1 (7-oz) can solid white tuna, packed in water (drained, flaked into large pieces); 8 oz steamed green beans (cooled); 4 boiled medium new potatoes (cooled, cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 large hard-boiled eggs (quartered lengthwise); 4 medium tomatoes (quartered); ¼ medium red onion (sliced); 8 black olives (pitted); 2 Tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley ((for garnish; optional))

The origins of this beautifully balanced salad can be traced back to late 19th-century Nice, France.

Traditionalists have strong opinions as to which specific ingredients should go in the Salad Niçoise (nee-swa) and most chefs have their own unique recipe for this hearty French classic.

We gave the Salad Niçoise a healthy BODi makeover! This version is only 291 calories and contains 15 grams of protein per serving, so it makes a filling lunch or dinner.

3.75 from 8 votes

Salad Nicoise

We gave the Salad Niçoise a healthy makeover! Ours makes a filling lunch or dinner and has only 291 calories per serving.

Course Salad

Cuisine French

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Servings 5 servings

Calories 291 kcal

Ingredients

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp coarse-grained Dijon mustard
½ tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil extra-virgin
6 cups shredded romaine (or Bibb lettuce or mixed greens)
1 (7-oz) can solid white tuna, packed in water drained, flaked into large pieces
8 oz steamed green beans cooled
4 boiled medium new potatoes cooled, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large hard-boiled eggs quartered lengthwise
4 medium tomatoes quartered
¼ medium red onion sliced
8 black olives pitted
2 Tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley (for garnish; optional)

Instructions

To make dressing, combine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl; whisk to blend.
Slowly add oil, whisking continuously, until blended. Set aside.
Evenly arrange lettuce on five serving plates. Top with tuna, green beans, potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and olives.
Evenly drizzle dressing over salads
Garnish with parsley if desired.

Container Equivalents
2 Green
½ Red
1 Yellow
1½ tsp.

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