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Salade Niçoise sans Anchois (Vegetarian Niçoise Salad)

Yields4 ServingsPrep 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
1

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.

2

Add Eggs, Tuna, and Olives:

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

3

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.

4

Garnish and Serve:

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

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

180g

Amount per serving
Calories400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 4g20%
Sodium 400mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 35g13%

Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.