Salad Niçoise is a classic French dish that epitomizes the elegance of Mediterranean cuisine, featuring a colorful array of ingredients arranged separately on a plate, rather than tossed. The traditional components include tender green beans, ripe tomatoes, boiled potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, Niçoise olives, and tuna or anchovies, all dressed with a vinaigrette. Fresh or marinated artichokes, capers, and a variety of lettuces can also be added. This salad is celebrated for its vibrant presentation and its ability to be a full meal in itself.
Ingredients:
- Mixed salad greens
- 4 small boiled potatoes, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup cooked green beans
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup Niçoise olives
- Anchovies (optional)
Instructions:
- Arrange greens: Place a bed of mixed greens on a large platter.
- Add ingredients: Arrange potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, eggs, and tuna on the greens.
- Dress: Drizzle with a vinaigrette made from olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and herbs.
- Garnish: Scatter olives and optional anchovies over the top.
Enjoy this refreshing Salad Niçoise as a light yet satisfying meal!
