Tuna Niçoise Salad Recipe
A fresh, savory salad featuring tuna, garnished with nasturtium from our farm.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Boil the small potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool, then cut into halves or quarters.
- 2
Cook the Green Beans
In the same pot, add the green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- 3
Prepare the Eggs
Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in boiling water for about 9-12 minutes. Once done, cool them in cold water, peel, and quarter them.
- 4
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and tuna (drained and flaked).
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Combine and Serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Top with the quartered eggs and garnish with nasturtium leaves and flowers. Serve immediately.