NICOISE SALAD

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For a summer lunch or dinner, one of my favorite salads. There is always a debate going on about this salad, what should be in there and what not. I don't use potatoes in mine, but if you like to add them, do so. I have added the sardines because I like them in this salad, but you can leave them out. The dressing can be drizzled over the salad instead of mixing it in, or you can use your own favorite dressing. Serve with some nice bread, and a glass of wine (of course!) Cook time of the beans is not included.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

lettuce leaf, of your own choice
8 ounces green beans, cooked but still crunchy
2 -3 hardboiled egg, quartered
1 small red onion, cut in rings
2 -3 tomatoes, skinned and in large chunks
8 ounces canned tuna, drained and flaked
1 crushed garlic clove
1/3 cup olive, halved or left whole
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon very finely chopped herbs, preferably a mix of parsley, chives and tarragon, approx
salt and pepper
anchovy fillet, chopped if desired
quartered hardboiled egg
sardines, drained from a tin (optional)
cucumber, sliced or chunks
1 tablespoon chopped small caper

Steps:

  • Mix the oil and vinegar for the dressing, add salt, pepper and the herbs.
  • Toss together carefully, the dressing, beans, eggs (keep one for the garnish), onion, tomatoes, tuna, garlic and half of the olives; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pile in the center of the serving dish on top of the lettuce leaves, make it look as attractive as possible, finish the salad with the garnish ingredients.

Israel Perez
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I'm not a big fan of hard-boiled eggs, so I omitted them from this salad. It was still delicious!


Gina Mcgill
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Allan Kiplangat
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I used cherry tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes and they worked great. I also added a handful of chopped fresh basil.


aamish bhatti
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I didn't find them to be overpowering in this salad. They added a nice salty flavor.


Kish Daniel
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This salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck. It's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.


Xander Va zyl
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious.


Rups Dhakal
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and tangy, and it really brings out the flavors of the vegetables.


Nadeem Sandu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of random veggies in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Cal Cone
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a success. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Eddy Love
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand.


Maya Solonge
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Jordanculclager Jordanculclager
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious summer meal. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!


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