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Nicoise Salad

France

Nicoise salad originates from Nice on the French Riviera, traditionally built from whatever fresh produce was available at the local market that day.

A classic salad from Nice combining tuna, boiled eggs, green beans, olives and tomatoes over lettuce, dressed simply in olive oil — a fresh taste of the French Riviera.

Authentic France Nicoise Salad recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
210 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

200gtuna, tinned or seared
4eggs, boiled
200ggreen beans, blanched
150gcherry tomatoes, halved
100gblack olives
1lettuce, torn

Method

1

Arrange lettuce as a base on a large platter.

2

Top with green beans, tomatoes and olives.

3

Flake tuna over the top and add quartered boiled eggs.

4

Drizzle generously with olive oil, season, and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip

Use good quality tinned tuna in oil, or freshly seared tuna, for the best flavour and texture.

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