Herbed Niçoise Salad

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Herbed Niçoise Salad Recipe

This herbed Niçoise salad is a delicious and healthy meal perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It’s easy to make, and packed with flavourful ingredients such as fresh herbs, green beans, potatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. It’s sure to become a family favourite!

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs, chopped (such as parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, etc)
  • 1 (6-oz) can tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes. Add green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in herbs.
  3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, green beans, tuna, olives, capers, tomatoes, onion, and eggs. Pour dressing over the top and toss to combine.
  4. Transfer salad to a serving bowl and garnish with additional herbs, if desired.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  6. Enjoy!