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Summer Nicoise Salad

Summer Nicoise Salad

A light and refreshing Summer Nicoise Salad featuring high-quality ingredients like tuna, hard-boiled eggs, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (5 oz each) high-quality canned tuna in olive oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 lb baby potatoes (red or gold)
  • 1/2 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 4 radishes (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup Nicoise or Kalamata olives
  • 2 tbsp capers (drained)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, then slice.
  2. Blanch the Green Beans: Cook the green beans in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
  3. Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 9 minutes, then peel and slice.
  4. Whisk the Vinaigrette: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until emulsified.
  5. Assemble the Base: Arrange fresh greens on a platter and drizzle with a small amount of dressing.
  6. Layer the Components: Arrange potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, radishes, and olives on top of the greens.
  7. Add the Protein: Flake tuna into chunks and place in the center, arranging egg halves around it. Sprinkle capers over the salad.
  8. Final Garnish: Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Ensure to season each component individually for maximum flavor. Serve dressing on the side if storing leftovers.