SALAD NIçOISE WITH MINT-LEMON DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Olive     Tomato     No-Cook     Lemon     Mint     Tuna     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 buffet servings or 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces slender green beans, trimmed, halved
5 6-ounce cans solid white tuna packed in oil, drained, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil reserved
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Niçois olives* or pitted Kalamata olives
7 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
1/2 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 5-ounce bag mesclun salad mix
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place green beans in processor. Using on/off turns, coarsely chop. Place in large bowl. Mix in tuna, tomatoes, olives, and 4 tablespoons mint. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, cumin and remaining 3 tablespoons mint in processor. Process until well blended. With machine running, slowly add 1/4 cup drained tuna oil. Process until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place mesclun in another bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons tuna oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; toss. Transfer to platter. Arrange tuna salad over mesclun. Drizzle dressing over. Garnish with lemon wedges.
  • *Small brine-cured olives; available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Godday Celestine
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is especially delicious.


Momoh Alpha
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. The dressing was also a bit too oily. I probably won't be making this salad again.


Mudassar Bhatti
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I was really impressed with this salad. It was so flavorful and refreshing, and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this salad again soon.


Hajra Ahmad
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing, and the dressing is to die for. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Sajib Sheikh
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This salad is a great choice for a summer cookout or picnic. It's easy to make and can be served warm or cold.


Karman Ali Wassan
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I thought this salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too oily for my taste, and the combination of ingredients didn't really work for me. I probably won't be making this salad again.


Lilly Waguespack
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying, thanks to the addition of potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.


Mobarshir Miah
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I decided to try this salad anyway. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the anchovies were not overpowering at all. In fact, they added a nice salty flavor to the salad. I will definitely be making this salad


Exquisite Mukhari
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This salad is a great choice for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Bakadagi Fatty
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect. I especially loved the addition of mint - it really adds a refreshing touch.


monna monna
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some green beans, potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs in my fridge, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The salad was delicious and refreshing, and it was a hit with my family.


Md Ajedul islam Appel
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I was really disappointed with this salad. The dressing was bland and the ingredients were not fresh. I ended up throwing most of it away.


zayan Ashraf
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I thought this salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too tart for my taste, and the combination of ingredients didn't really work for me. I probably won't be making this salad again.


youcef BENAOUISSA
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This salad was a hit! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. The dressing was especially popular - people were asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Geraline Williams
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This salad was delicious! The flavors of the mint and lemon in the dressing were so refreshing, and the combination of ingredients was perfect. I especially loved the addition of anchovies - they really added a depth of flavor. I will definitely be m


blessing azabat
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of anchovies, but they were used sparingly in this recipe and added a nice salty flavor without being overpowering. The dressing was also very good - tangy and refresh


Norma Butts
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This salad was a delightful medley of flavors and textures. The combination of tender green beans, potatoes, and briny olives was perfectly complemented by the zesty mint-lemon dressing. The hard-boiled eggs added a touch of richness, while the ancho