Salad Nicoise Recipe

Name: Salad Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked, sliced; 12 lb fresh green beans, cooked; 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges; 1 small red onion, cubed; 1 (4 ounce) jar black olives, halved; 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 1 (2 ounce) can anchovies (optional); 1 (12 ounce) can tuna fish (drained); 12 head romaine lettuce; ⅔ cup vegetable oil; ⅓ cup red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, diced fine; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon parsley; ½ teaspoon minced onion; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Servings: persons

5 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked, sliced
12 lb fresh green beans, cooked
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 small red onion, cubed
1 (4 ounce) jar black olives, halved
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 (2 ounce) can anchovies (optional)
1 (12 ounce) can tuna fish (drained)
12 head romaine lettuce
⅔ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, diced fine
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon parsley
½ teaspoon minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper

1
Mix together the salad dressing ingredients and chill.
2
Cook potatoes and beans, then let cool.
3
Drizzle 1/2 cup of salad dressing over the sliced potatoes, cover and refrigerate.
4
Drizzle 2 TBS of salad dressing over cooked green beans, cover and refrigerate.
5
Leave potatoes, beans, and salad dressing in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours (or overnight).
6
Just before serving, line a glass bowl with romaine lettuce.
7
Layer potatoes, beans, onion, green pepper, olives, eggs, tomatoes, and anchovies in the bowl.
8
You should have enough for 2 layers.
9
Arrange drained tuna on top.
10
Serve the salad with the remaining salad dressing, french bread, and wine.

1446

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked, sliced, 12 lb fresh green beans, cooked, 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges, 1 small red onion, cubed, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salad Nicoise

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