The Niçoise salad is an iconic dish from the French Riviera, full of fresh and healthy ingredients.
It combines vegetables, eggs, tuna, and olives in a balanced and very appetizing dish.
It is ideal for a simple, refreshing, and nutritious meal, perfect for hot days or when you want something light but full of flavor. You can adjust the ingredients to your liking and enjoy each bite with a Mediterranean touch on your table.
Niçoise Salad
Ingredients
2 Tomatoes
200 grams of Green beans
2 Potatoes
4 Eggs
1 can of Tuna
150 grams of Black olives
6 Salted anchovies
Olive oil
White wine vinegar
Dijon mustard
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : First, place the potatoes in a pot with water and salt, and cook until tender.
Step 2 : In another pot, boil the eggs until hard.
Step 3 : Once cooked, let both ingredients cool and peel them carefully.
Step 4 : Meanwhile, cook the green beans in salted water for a few minutes, just until they are slightly tender, then drain very well.
Step 5 : Cut the tomatoes into wedges and place them in a large serving dish, distributed evenly.
Step 6 : Add the green beans as well and spread them throughout the dish.
Step 7 : Slice the cooked potatoes and add them to the salad to add texture and flavor.
Step 8 : Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them into quarters, placing them among the vegetables.
Step 9 : Next, distribute the drained tuna over the preparation, along with the black olives and, if desired, a few anchovies to enhance the Mediterranean flavor.
Step 10 : For the dressing, in a small bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper, beating gently until the vinaigrette is well emulsified.
Step 11 : Finally, generously drizzle over the entire salad, serve immediately, and enjoy its freshness and characteristic flavors of the Mediterranean region.
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