Salad Nicoise Recipe

Name: Salad Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz (250g) green beans, trimmed; 4 tuna steaks, 5 oz (140g) each; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 romaine lettuce hearts, trimmed and torn into bite-sized pieces; 810 basil leaves; 9 oz (250g) plum tomatoes, quartered lengthways; 12 Kalamata olives; 8 anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained; 1 small red onion, finely sliced; 4 large, hard boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

Servings: persons

9 oz (250g) green beans, trimmed
4 tuna steaks, 5 oz (140g) each
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 romaine lettuce hearts, trimmed and torn into bite-sized pieces
810 basil leaves
9 oz (250g) plum tomatoes, quartered lengthways
12 Kalamata olives
8 anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained
1 small red onion, finely sliced
4 large, hard boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

1
Cook the green beans in gently boiling water, for 34 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
2
Drain the beans, rinse well under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Heat a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat.
4
Brush the tuna steaks with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Sear the tuna for 2 minutes on each side; the centers should be slightly pink.
6
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic.
7
Slowly whisk in the remaining olive oil.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Combine the lettuce, basil, green beans, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and onion in a large bowl.
10
Drizzle with the vinaigrette and gently toss.
11
Divide the salad among 4 plates.
12
Cut each tuna steak in half crosswise and arrange both halves on top of the salad.
13
Garnish with the eggs.
14
Variation:
15
Grilled Chicken Salad:
16
Grill 4 chicken breasts instead of tuna.
17
Both versions are good with the addition of boiled new potatoes that have been chilled and thickly sliced, and a sprinkle of capers .

7122

kcal

Calories

476

Fat

627

Carbs

651

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 oz (250g) green beans, trimmed, 4 tuna steaks, 5 oz (140g) each, 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Salad Nicoise 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.

Salad Nicoise

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