Light Nicoise Salad Recipe

Name: Light Nicoise Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered; Kosher salt; 3/4 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes or chopped plum tomatoes; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated; 2 5 -ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped pitted kalamata or nicoise olives; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
Kosher salt
3/4 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed
1 cup cherry tomatoes or chopped plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
2 5 -ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped pitted kalamata or nicoise olives
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Freshly ground pepper

1
Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with water by about 2 inches.
2
Add a pinch of salt, cover and bring to a simmer over high heat.
3
Reduce the heat to medium high and simmer until just tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the snap peas and continue simmering, covered, until the peas are crisp-tender, about 3 more minutes.
5
Drain the potatoes and peas and rinse under cold water; transfer to a large bowl.
6
Make the dressing: Puree the tomatoes, olive oil, mayonnaise, vinegar and 1 tablespoon water in a blender.
7
Divide the lettuce among 4 bowls and drizzle with some of the dressing.
8
Add the tuna, bell pepper, olives and basil to the potatoes and peas; add the remaining dressing and toss gently to coat.
9
Season with salt and pepper, then pile on top of the lettuce.
10
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

648

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered, Kosher salt, 3/4 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed, 1 cup cherry tomatoes or chopped plum tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Light Nicoise Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Light Nicoise Salad

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