A classic French salad made with fresh green beans, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, ripe tomatoes, and tuna, all dressed in a tangy vinaigrette.
A classic French salad made with fresh green beans, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, ripe tomatoes, and tuna, all dressed in a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 100 grams green beans trimmed
- 2 whole eggs hard-boiled
- 150 grams potatoes boiled and quartered
- 1 can tuna drained
- 1 whole tomato sliced
- 50 grams black olives pitted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Arrange green beans, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, tuna, tomato slices, and black olives on a plate.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
🥗 Tips for the Best Green Bean Niçoise Salad
1. Blanch your green beans.Boil them for 2–3 minutes, then plunge into ice water to keep them crisp and bright green. 2. Use high-quality tuna.
Opt for tuna packed in olive oil — it adds rich flavor and pairs well with the vinaigrette. 3. Don’t skip the anchovies.
They’re traditional, briny, and pack an umami punch (even if you use just one or two fillets!). 4. Make your vinaigrette from scratch.
A simple mix of Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and shallots beats anything store-bought. 5. Cook your potatoes just right.
Waxy varieties like red or fingerling hold their shape best. Don’t overcook — you want them tender, not mushy. 6. Soft- or medium-boiled eggs add creaminess.
Aim for 7–8 minutes of boiling for a golden, jammy center. 7. Serve it slightly warm or room temperature.
It brings out the flavors better than fridge-cold salad. 8. Add olives for a salty bite.
Niçoise olives are classic, but kalamata works too if you can’t find them. 9. Keep components separate for meal prep.
Store each salad ingredient individually and toss together just before serving for max freshness. 10. Finish with flaky sea salt and black pepper.
It’s the little touch that elevates everything!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg
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I forgot the tomato and it still taste good. Pro tip! 🥴
Uhhh does it really need Dijon mustard? Can’t I just use ketchup?
I don’t get why everyone loves this. It’s just a bunch of veggies! Not for me.
I totally get what you mean! Veggies can be hit or miss. I prefer meat-heavy dishes too. Can’t please everyone, right?
But the combination of flavors is so refreshing! Have you tried adding a bit of feta or something? Might change your mind!
I tried this but it didn’t taste right to me. Maybe I used too much vinegar? Just wasn’t my thing.
I think the vinegar can really change the flavor! Maybe try less next time? I loved it!
Tuna in a salad? Yummy! I could eat this every day! 😋
I added some cheese. It was alright, but I’m not a fan of so much green.
This recipe is too complicated. Why so many steps?
Easy to make and tastes delicious! Perfect for summer lunches.
I tried it but my kids wouldn’t eat it. They said too green!
Wow, this salad is so fresh! I love the mix of flavors. Definitely making this again!
Idk, sounds too healthy. Where’s the bacon? 😂
Great for a picnic! Packed it in a jar and it was a hit.
So simple and quick to make! I might add some feta cheese in it next time for extra flavor.
Feta would be a great addition! Adds an extra tang. Love this recipe!
This salad is absolutely delicious! The combo of flavors is perfect. Five stars from me!
Very good but I think it needs more olives. Just my opinion.
I totally agree! More olives would give it that extra flavor. Yum!
Can I use frozen beans? I don’t have fresh ones right now.
Yeah, frozen beans should work just fine! Just make sure to cook them a bit longer. 😊
Looks fancy! I think my family will love it. Can’t wait to try this out this weekend.
I don’t like tuna but maybe chicken would work? Shud i try?
Great recipe! The dressing was the star of the show. My new go-to salad!
I totally agree! The dressing was just perfect. I can’t wait to try this salad again!