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Traditional Niçoise Salad

Traditional Nicoise Salad

The Nicoise Salad, which originates from the southern French city of Nice, is composed of the PERFECT combination of fresh, savory ingredients.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine French
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • Lettuce
  • Hard-boiled eggs quartered
  • Radishes sliced
  • 2 5.5 oz cans tuna drained
  • cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 can green beans
  • 3 small red potatoes boiled and cubed
  • 1 cup olives pitted

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • salt/pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare dressing by thoroughly mixing together all ingredients. Prepare all ingredients for the salad (boiling potatoes, eggs, etc.).
  • Place lettuce in a bowl first, then add the remaining ingredients, and then drizzle with dressing.

Notes

This French salad pairs perfectly with our recipe for Gougères (French Cheese Puffs).