Salade Nicoise Recipe

Name: Salade Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head bibb or Boston lettuce; 1 12-ounce can or jar imported tuna in olive oil; 12 small new potatoes, cooked until tender and halved; 1 cup green beans, ends trimmed and cooked until tender; 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned; 1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained; 2 firm ripe tomatoes, quartered lengthwise; 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise; 6 anchovy fillets; 12 black olives, pitted and sliced; Handful of capers; 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon mixed chopped herbs, like chervil and chives

Servings: persons

1 head bibb or Boston lettuce
1 12-ounce can or jar imported tuna in olive oil
12 small new potatoes, cooked until tender and halved
1 cup green beans, ends trimmed and cooked until tender
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 firm ripe tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise
6 anchovy fillets
12 black olives, pitted and sliced
Handful of capers
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon mixed chopped herbs, like chervil and chives

1
Quarter the lettuce through the root end.
2
Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Place each quarter on a large plate or in a shallow bowl.
4
Drain the tuna and place in a bowl; flake into bite-size pieces with a fork and scatter over the lettuce.
5
Next, scatter the potatoes, beans, pepper, artichoke hearts and tomatoes.
6
Arrange an egg half to the side of each plate.
7
Sprinkle the dish with the anchovies, olives and capers.
8
Mix the vinegar, mustard and garlic in a bowl.
9
Whisk in the oil until thickened.
10
Season with the salt, pepper and herbs.
11
Drizzle over salads.
12
Serve.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head bibb or Boston lettuce, 1 12-ounce can or jar imported tuna in olive oil, 12 small new potatoes, cooked until tender and halved, 1 cup green beans, ends trimmed and cooked until tender, and more.

Yes, Salade 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.

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Salade Nicoise

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