LIGHT NICOISE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
Kosher salt
3/4 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed
1 cup cherry tomatoes or chopped plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
2 5-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped pitted kalamata or nicoise olives
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with water by about 2 inches. Add a pinch of salt, cover and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium high and simmer until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the snap peas and continue simmering, covered, until the peas are crisp-tender, about 3 more minutes. Drain the potatoes and peas and rinse under cold water; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Make the dressing: Puree the tomatoes, olive oil, mayonnaise, vinegar and 1 tablespoon water in a blender.
  • Divide the lettuce among 4 bowls and drizzle with some of the dressing. Add the tuna, bell pepper, olives and basil to the potatoes and peas; add the remaining dressing and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper, then pile on top of the lettuce.
  • Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Haruna Musa
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


VENOM OP
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I made a few changes to the recipe and it turned out great!


Skylar Meyer
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I'm not a big fan of Niçoise salad, but this recipe was actually really good.


Browny Girl
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This salad is a perfect summer meal.


Aimee Rose Leigh
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Lwandle Lephoko
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This recipe is easy to follow and the salad is delicious.


Sandra Parker
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Nankayi Jaliirah
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I made this salad for lunch and it was perfect. It was light and refreshing, and the dressing was flavorful without being too heavy.


Chapak Lala
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The flavors are well-balanced and the dressing is delicious.


Nicholas Barnes
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This salad was so good! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was light and tangy, and the potatoes and green beans were perfectly cooked.


Eliya Emanuel
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the tuna, potatoes, green beans, and olives.


DK RASHED VAI
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used fresh green beans and potatoes, and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Faheem Akhtar
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the light and fresh flavors. I used canned tuna instead of fresh, and it turned out great.


Sehrish Sehrish
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This light Niçoise salad was a refreshing and delicious summer meal. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy without being overpowering. I will definitely be making this again!