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Niçoise Salad
Valentina P
French Niçoise Salad! Crisp bell peppers, radish, and tomato over a bed of greens with tuna, egg, and olives. Anchovies are traditional, but not obligatory. The dressing is a simple blend of vinegar and olive oil, which is usually served at the table and added separately.
How To MakeDiet Type: Low-carb
Shopping List
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For the Salad
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, packed in olive oil
- 3 handfuls spring mix
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 2 radishes
- 1 roma tomato
- 1 hard boiled egg
- pitted black olives, to taste
- 3 anchovies (optional) For the Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Thinly slice the bell pepper and radishes. Chop the egg and tomato into wedges. Lightly drain the tuna. Set aside.
- Step 2: Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients with a fork.
- Step 3: Toss the greens with a splash of the vinaigrette. Divide the lettuce onto plates and top with bell pepper, radish, tomato, egg, tuna, olives, and optional anchovies. Drizzle with vinaigrette, to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy with a few cracks of black pepper and perhaps some fresh crusty bread or baguette.
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