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Niçoise salad

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Niçoise salad

Difficulty of preparation: Beginner Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 20 mins Total time 35 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Preparing the ingredients:

  1. Boil the potatoes in their skins until cooked, let them cool, and cut into medium-sized pieces.

  2. Boil the green beans in salted water for 5–7 minutes until tender, then rinse them with cold water.

  3. Boil the eggs, let them cool, and cut them in half.

  4. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

Mixing:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce leaves, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, potatoes, and tuna, cut into pieces.

Preparing the dressing:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.

Serving:

  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss.

  2. Place the halved boiled eggs on top of the salad.

Garnish:

  1. Optional: you can add a few extra ingredients for garnish, such as capers or anchovies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the characteristics of a Niçoise salad?

Niçoise salad is a classic French salad made with tuna, vegetables, eggs, and potatoes, with all the ingredients arranged in separate layers on the plate. It has a rich flavor and an appealing presentation.

What ingredients are needed to make a Niçoise salad?

The main ingredients include: canned tuna, olive oil, lemon juice, cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggs, green peas, olives, lettuce leaves, salt, and pepper.

How do you prepare a Niçoise salad?

There can be several variations in preparation, but the general process includes: boiling potatoes and eggs, frying the tuna in a pan, chopping the vegetables and eggs, and then layering all the ingredients on a plate, starting with lettuce leaves and finishing with the tuna. The taste and appearance of the salad may vary depending on personal preferences and the recipe.

What dressings go well with Niçoise salad?

Traditionally, Niçoise salad is dressed with a sauce made from olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Some variations may also include mustard or different types of vinegar for a deeper flavor.

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