Salade Niçoise Recipe
Salade française délicieuse et nourrissante
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Protein
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly. Tear or chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the cucumber, and dice the bell pepper and red onion.
- 2
Cook the Green Beans
In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again before adding to the salad.
- 3
Assembling the Salad
- 4
Combine the Base Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the prepared lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Toss gently to combine.
- 5
Add Protein and Toppings
Add the canned tuna (drained), blanched green beans, sliced hard-boiled eggs, black olives, and capers on top of the salad.
Preparing the Dressing
- 6
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Finishing Touches
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.