Salad Nicoise With Tuna Recipe

Name: Salad Nicoise With Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh green beans; 4 cups packaged european-style torn mixed salad greens; 2 (6 ounce) cans chunk tuna, drained and broken into chunks (water pack); 4 medium tomatoes, quartered; 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered; ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 4 anchovy fillets, drained, rinsed, and patted dry (optional); ½ cup pitted ripe olives; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon dijon-style mustard; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces fresh green beans
4 cups packaged european-style torn mixed salad greens
2 (6 ounce) cans chunk tuna, drained and broken into chunks (water pack)
4 medium tomatoes, quartered
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 anchovy fillets, drained, rinsed, and patted dry (optional)
½ cup pitted ripe olives
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dijon-style mustard
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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Wash green beans; remove ends and strings.
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Leave beans whole or snap in half.
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In a covered medium saucepan cook green beans in a small amount of boiling lightly salted water about 5 minutes or just until tender.
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Drain and place in ice water until chilled; drain well.
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If desired, cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
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Line a large platter or 4 serving plates with salad greens.
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Arrange green beans, tuna, tomatoes, and eggs on the greens.
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Sprinkle with parsley and green onions.
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If desired, top with anchovy fillets.
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Top with olives.
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Drizzle Nicoise Dressing over all.
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Nicoise Dressing:.
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In a small bowl combine:.
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar.
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard.
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
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Whisk together until combined.

383

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces fresh green beans, 4 cups packaged european-style torn mixed salad greens, 2 (6 ounce) cans chunk tuna, drained and broken into chunks (water pack), 4 medium tomatoes, quartered, and more.

Yes, Salad Nicoise With Tuna falls under the Seafood 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 With Tuna

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Variations & substitutions

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