Classic Nicoise Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Traditional Nicoise salad with tender potatoes, green beans, tuna, and a tangy champagne vinaigrette.
Equipment
- Large dish
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Ingrediënten
- ¼ cup assorted Olives
- 1 cup baby heirloom Tomatoes halved
- 2 Eggs
- ⅓ cup extra virgin Olive oil
- 4 oz Green beans
- 2 small heads of Jem lettuce or 1 head Romaine cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup Parsley finely chopped
- ½ lb small new Potatoes
- 7 oz jar Italian tuna packed in olive oil drained
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp champagne vinaigrette
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Instructies
FOR THE DRESSING:
- Whisk together champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil until combined, thickened, and emulsified.
- Set aside.
FOR THE SALAD:
- Boil a saucepan of water, add green beans, and cook for about 3 minutes or until bright green.
- Drain and place in an ice bath, drain again, and set aside.
- Refill saucepan with cold water, and add potatoes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool.
- Toss the potatoes with just enough dressing to coat.
- Place eggs in a small saucepan of cold water.
- Bring to a boil and cover.
- Remove from heat.
- Set aside for 8 minutes.
- Place in cold water to cool, then peel and slice in half.
- Assemble the salad in a large dish.
- Arrange lettuce, green beans, eggs, tomatoes, olives, and tuna.
- Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with parsley right before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve immediately to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp dry Rosé or a light-bodied white wine like Picpoul de Pinet to complement the diverse flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 30 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 5 g | Salt: 1 g