Name: Salade Niçoise sans Anchois (Vegetarian Niçoise Salad)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 head of Boston or butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed; 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb (225g) green beans, trimmed and blanched; 8 small new potatoes, boiled until tender and sliced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered; 1/2 cup black Niçoise olives; 2 cans of tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked; Extra-virgin olive oil, for dressing; Red wine vinegar, for dressing; Dijon mustard, for dressing; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

AuthorJulia ForesekCategoryAppetizers & Starters, French, Salads, Salads & DressingsDifficultyBeginner

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

1 head of Boston or butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed

4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 lb (225g) green beans, trimmed and blanched

8 small new potatoes, boiled until tender and sliced

4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

1/2 cup black Niçoise olives

2 cans of tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked

Extra-virgin olive oil, for dressing

Red wine vinegar, for dressing

Dijon mustard, for dressing

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Prepare the Vegetables:

Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large platter as the base.
Scatter the tomato wedges, sliced red onion, green beans, and sliced potatoes over the lettuce.

Add Eggs, Tuna, and Olives:

Arrange the hard-boiled egg quarters, flaked tuna, and Niçoise olives on top of the salad.

Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, a touch of Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust the quantities based on your preference.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Garnish and Serve:

Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve the salad with fresh crusty bread if desired.

Ingredients