Healthy Salad Nicoise
"Thinking about a French-style salad? This Salad hails from Nice in the south of France. A combination of leafy and healthy vegetables that are dressed with an olive oil- red wine vinegar combination. You can add additional flavors such as chili flakes for some heat and some grilled chicken breast. If you want this recipe to be a meatless recipe and vegan-friendly, you can use fried tofu instead of adding eggs. This light salad can be paired with citrusy light white wines. "
Serves6
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time5 min
Ingredients
- 2 ounce Red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 6 ounce Virgin olive oil
- 6 ounce Fresh basil leaves
- 1 pound cucumber
- 12 ounce Green beans
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 12 ounce Romaine lettuce
- 18 ounce Mixed baby lettuce
- 12 ounce boiled Fingerling potatoes
- 1 pound Cherry tomatoes
- 3 ounce Red onion
- 1 pound Tuna, packed in oil
- 4 ounce olives
Instructions
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Make a vinaigrette dressing using the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil.
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Cut the cucumber in half, then into thin slices.
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Trim the green beans and cook al dente 3 minutes.
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Peel the eggs and cut into wedges.
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Remove the stem and seeds from the red pepper. Slice it into thin rings.
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Line the plate with two romaine lettuce leaves and three mixed lettuce leaves, then arrange the remaining ingredients artistically.
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Use the contrasting shapes, colors, and textures to create an attractive presentation.
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Whisk the dressing to combine the ingredients and pour over the salad.
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Serve.