French recipe : Salade Niçoise

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned salmon is a healthier alternative and mackerel is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: kalamata olives

Green olives offer a similar taste with fewer calories, while kalamata olives are often less expensive.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried basil is a good substitute for flavor, and parsley is often cheaper.

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Trim green beans and blanch in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green.

Drain green beans and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking.

Slice hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine boiled potatoes, blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.

Add drained tuna and black olives to the bowl with vegetables.

Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients without breaking the tuna.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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