Salade Niçoise Recipe

Preparation Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Start by trimming the green beans and boiling them in salted water for about 5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until fork-tender. Once cooled, chop them into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Prepare the Eggs

   Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of cold water, bringing it to a boil, and then simmering for 9-12 minutes. Once done, cool them in cold water, peel, and cut them into quarters.

3. 3

   Assemble the Salad

   In a large serving bowl, combine the green beans, potatoes, cherry tomatoes (halved), olives, and drained tuna. Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the bowl.

4. 4

   Make the Dressing

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Finish and Serve

   Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with the quartered hard-boiled eggs and fresh basil leaves before serving.