Classic Niçoise Salad
Classic Niçoise Salad balances tender potatoes and crisp green beans with tuna, briny olives, and anchovies for a bright, layered bite. Hard-cooked eggs and ripe tomatoes add richness and freshness, all tied together with a lively lemon vinaigrette. It’s perfect for a light lunch, a relaxed dinner, or a make-ahead platter for warm-weather gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Niçoise Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- 3
Combine the potatoes, green beans, tuna, onion, parsley, olives, and parsley in a large bowl; refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- 4
Toss the greens with vinaigrette in a salad bowl; top with the chilled potato mixture. Garnish with the eggs, tomatoes, anchovies, and capers.
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 550.77 kcal High 28%
- Protein 18.51 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 21.45 g 8%
- Total Fat 44.37 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 7.0 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.88 mg High 51%
- Sodium 755.47 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 4.17 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 116.77 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.48 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 730.23 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 58.83 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 33.55 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 1.43 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Niçoise Salad is a French dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Anchovy, Baby Potatoes, Canned Tuna, and Capers. Each serving provides about 550.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Niçoise Salad?
- It is a French salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Classic Niçoise Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Anchovy, Baby Potatoes, Canned Tuna, Capers, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Niçoise Salad?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Niçoise Salad?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 550.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Niçoise Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Niçoise Salad healthy?
- Classic Niçoise Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 550.77 calories and 18.51 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 755.47 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.0 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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