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Tuna Nicoise Salad

20-Minute Tuna Nicoise Salad: Perfect Flavor in Every Bite


  • Author: Emma Fleming
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A classic Tuna Nicoise Salad with fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, and tuna. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 200g canned tuna in olive oil, drained
  • 4 eggs
  • 200g green beans, trimmed
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 100g black olives
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, then cool and slice into quarters.
  2. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and cool.
  3. Arrange cucumber, cherry tomatoes, green beans, black olives, red onion, and tuna on a large plate.
  4. Place the boiled egg quarters on top.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh tuna if preferred—grill or sear before adding.
  • Replace black olives with Kalamata olives for a stronger flavor.
  • Add anchovy fillets for extra umami.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook/Boiling
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg

Keywords: tuna nicoise salad, French salad, healthy lunch, easy salad recipe