Salade Niçoise with tuna, egg, green beans, tomatoes, olives and anchovies
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Niçoise salad

This Salade Niçoise recipe combines crunchy vegetables, boiled eggs, tuna, olives, anchovies and herbs. Potatoes are possible depending on the variation, but the ingredients are not mixed heavily.

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Total time 30 min
Calories 460 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Niçoise salad with tuna, egg and olives

Salade Niçoise should remain fresh and clear. Blanch beans only when al dente, boil eggs until soft or hard and use the dressing sparingly. Serve the ingredients with care, not mix them to make a heavy salad.

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Recipe

Niçoise salad

Salade Niçoise is a salad in the South of France with tomatoes, green beans, egg, tuna, olives, anchovies and a clear Dijon vinaigrette.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Cook beans and eggs

    Blanch green beans al dente and refresh under cold water. Cook eggs until soft or hard.

  2. 2

    Stir in vinaigrette

    Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a clear vinaigrette.

  3. 3

    Preparing vegetables

    Cut tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Pluck herbs.

  4. 4

    Serve salad

    Arrange beans, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, tuna, eggs, olives and anchovies on a platter.

  5. 5

    Add dressing

    Serve with the basil and serve sparingly, not mixing too heavily.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Niçoise salad

refresh beans under cold water

beans refreshed in cold water remain green and firm to the bite.

Dressing thrifty

Salade Niçoise should stay fresh. Too much dressing makes it hard.

Serve instead of mixing

The ingredients are served on a plate and only lightly drizzled.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Small boiled potatoes make the salad more filling, depending on the variant.

Short fried tuna makes the salad nobler. Inside it may still remain slightly pink.

Nutrition per serving

460kcal
18.0 gCarbohydrates
30.0 gProtein
30.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Niçoise salad

Typical are tomatoes, green beans, egg, tuna, olives, anchovies, onion and a clear vinaigrette.

Yes, high-quality tuna from glass or canned fish is suitable for everyday use and fits well.

There are variations with and without potatoes. For a filling version, small boiled potatoes go well.

Individual ingredients yes, but arrange and add dressing just before serving.

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