Lemon-Infused Tuna Niçoise Salad with Crisp Greens
Recipe Collection: Salads
Lemon-Infused Tuna Niçoise Salad with Crisp Greens elevates your meal with a refreshing French classic that harmonizes tender tuna, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. This pescatarian-friendly dish is perfect for a light summer lunch or dinner, offering a satisfying blend of textures and flavors.
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Overview
Zesty Lemon Tuna Niçoise Salad is a classic French dish that combines the fresh flavors of tuna, crisp vegetables, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. This elegant yet simple salad is perfect for a light summer meal, offering a delightful mix of textures and tastes.
Diet Type
Pescatarian
Allergies
Fish, Eggs
Cuisine
French
Serving Size: 4
Cooking Time: 165 minutes
Ingredients
- 0.5 Pounds (lb) new potatoes, divided
- 0.33 Pounds (lb) fresh green beans, steamed
- 1 Can (5 oz) tuna
- 0.5 Medium onion, sliced
- 0.25 Cups pitted Niçoise olives
- 0.25 Cups fresh parsley, minced
- 0.5 Pounds (lb) mixed salad greens
- 1 Cup lemon vinaigrette
- 3 Whole hard-cooked eggs, quartered
- 3 Whole roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
- 4 Whole anchovy filets
- 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) capers
Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Combine potatoes, green beans, tuna, onion, parsley, olives, and parsley in a large bowl; refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Toss greens with vinaigrette in a salad bowl; top with chilled potato mixture. Garnish with eggs, tomatoes, anchovies, and capers.
- Enjoy!
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Enjoy your homemade Lemon-Infused Tuna Niçoise Salad with Crisp Greens!