Rating: 3.40
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Nicoise Salad

August 30, 2023

A classic French salad with tuna, eggs, potatoes, green beans, and olives. Perfect for a light and refreshing summer meal.

Nicoise Salad
Nicoise Salad
3.40 from 20 votes
A classic French salad with tuna, eggs, potatoes, green beans, and olives.
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans tuna drained
  • 4 eggs hard-boiled and quartered
  • 1 pound green beans trimmed
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 1 cup black olives
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again and set aside.
  • In the same pot of boiling water, add the baby potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the green beans, potatoes, tuna, eggs, olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 25gFat: 20gFiber: 6g
Calories: 350kcal
Meal Type: Salad
Cuisine: French
Cooking Method: Boiled
Time: <30 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. 2 stars
    Why do you put raw onions? They ruin the entre salad. Better without.

  2. User avatar reyna.huel12 says:

    4 stars
    The dressing is what makes it! I added a bit of lemon juice and it was even better.

  3. User avatar joanie.kemmer says:

    3 stars
    I followed the recipe but it turned out too dry. Maybe more dressing next time?

    1. User avatar derick.fisher66 says:

      4 stars
      I had the same issue! I added a bit more dressing and some lemon juice, and it turned out perfect. Give that a try!

  4. User avatar CTRLplusW says:

    1 star
    Not enough ingredients, where’s the croutons? 😀

    1. User avatar chad.stoltenberg81 says:

      4 stars
      I get that croutons are great, but this salad is full of flavor already! It’s about the fresh ingredients, not just the crunch. 😊

    2. User avatar Dr. Bruce Hyatt says:

      2 stars
      No croutons? How’s it a salad then? Needs more texture, man! πŸ˜’

  5. User avatar dennis.leannon says:

    5 stars
    This salad is a classic! I love the flavors, especially with the olives. My family devoured it!

  6. User avatar jeanetta.adams27 says:

    3 stars
    I don’t like tuna much, but I gave it a try. The potatoes were good, but too many veggies for my taste.

  7. User avatar forest.howe says:

    5 stars
    Yummy! Everyone in my family loved it. I will make it again for sure!

  8. 2 stars
    Nicoise? More like No-cise! This was bland and didn’t live up to the hype. πŸ˜’

  9. User avatar Shee Vaneer says:

    4 stars
    Nice recipe! Easy to make, tastes good, but maybe needs more tuna??

  10. User avatar Delmar Williamson DDS says:

    3 stars
    Did I need to cook the green beans? They looked overcooked to me!

    1. User avatar wilbert.bergnaum says:

      4 stars
      Yes, you should cook the green beans! Just for a short time, they were meant to be crisp-tender. Maybe you left them in the water too long?

  11. User avatar Margot Fenring says:

    2 stars
    I followed the recipe but ended up with a mushy salad. Next time I won’t overcook the potatoes.

    1. User avatar Gerald Nicolas says:

      4 stars
      Mushy salad? Oof, that sounds rough! Maybe next time cook the potatoes a bit less? Which step did you find tricky?

    2. User avatar elvin.hirthe47 says:

      2 stars
      I don’t really get how you messed this up. It’s literally just putting stuff together. Did you forget to take the pot off the heat?

  12. 4 stars
    Yum! We had it for lunch and it was super filling. The eggs made it perfect!

    1. User avatar flora.wilderman says:

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious! I had it for dinner last week and loved it too! Those eggs are a game changer for sure.

  13. User avatar earl.leuschke1970 says:

    5 stars
    This salad is absolutely fantastic! The combination of flavors is spot on.

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