Nicoise Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Nicoise Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 potatoes; 12 lb green beans, ends trimmed; 3 cups rotini pasta; 1 large tomatoes, cut into thin wedges; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup pitted black olives, halved; 1 (7 ounce) can tuna, solid light; 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into 4 wedges each; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

4 potatoes
12 lb green beans, ends trimmed
3 cups rotini pasta
1 large tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup pitted black olives, halved
1 (7 ounce) can tuna, solid light
2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into 4 wedges each
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1
In pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes for 20 minutes or until tender.
2
Remove with slotted spoon and cut into 1-inch squares.
3
Cook green beans in same pot for 2-3 minutes, or until tender crisp; drain and rinse under cold water.
4
Meanwhile, cook rotini in large pot of boiling salted water for 8 minutes or until tender but firm; drain and rinse lightly.
5
In large bowl, toss together potatoes, green beans, rotini, tomato, onion, olives and tuna.
6
In small bowl, whisk together basil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper.
7
Slowly whisk in oil.
8
Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
9
Serve garnished with wedge of egg.

1626

kcal

Calories

Fat

265

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 potatoes, 12 lb green beans, ends trimmed, 3 cups rotini pasta, 1 large tomatoes, cut into thin wedges, and more.

Yes, Nicoise Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Nicoise Pasta Salad

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