Tuna Niçoise Salad

A classic French-inspired salad that’s fresh, colorful, and oh-so-satisfying! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light weekend treat!

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
• 4 small potatoes, boiled and halved
• 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and blanched
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup black olives (Niçoise or Kalamata)
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

For the Dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender – about 12-15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice water to stop cooking and preserve the color.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper – takes about 2 minutes.

On a large platter or salad bowl, arrange the salad greens as a base. Layer with potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onions – takes about 5 minutes.

Top with tuna chunks and halved eggs. Drizzle with the homemade dressing just before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 360 kcal | Servings: 2-3 servings