Light Canned Tuna Nicoise Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad combining tender potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, olives, and tuna, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 8 small baby potatoes
- 120 g green beans (ends trimmed)
- 2 pieces tomatoes (each sliced into 8-10 wedges)
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce (torn into large pieces)
Eggs
- 3 pieces hard-boiled eggs (peeled and cut into quarters)
- 100 g whole black olives
- 250-300 g canned tuna in oil (drained and chunked)
Dressing
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
- Arrange lettuce, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, olives, and tuna on a platter.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and mustard to make the dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high-quality canned tuna for best flavor.