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Nicoise Salad Recipe

Nicoise Salad is a traditional French salad that is both filling and nutritious. This salad is suitable for lunch or dinner and can be tailored to your preferences. It's got fresh vegetables, tender potatoes, boiled eggs, tuna, and olives in it. The dressing is a tangy Dijon vinaigrette that goes well with the salad's flavors.

Ingredients

2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small head Boston lettuce, torn
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1 tsp dijon mustard
Four large eggs
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 small red potatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup Niçoise olives
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 can (5 ounces) solid white tuna, drained

Time Needed

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Boil potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
Allow to cool after draining.
Meanwhile, cover the eggs in a large saucepan with cold water.
Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and set aside for 9 minutes.
Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
Eggs should be peeled and quartered.
Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
Rinse with cold water after draining.
Whisk together vinegar, mustard, shallot, and 1/4 cup oil in a small bowl until emulsified.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
On a large platter, arrange the lettuce.
Potatoes, green beans, tuna, olives, and tomatoes go on top.
Drizzle with dressing and serve with eggs on top.