Salade Nicoise

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar flavor with more omega-3s.

black olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Kalamata olives provide a richer taste.

anchovies

💰Cheaper: capers

Capers add a briny flavor without fish.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and has a high smoke point.

Boil eggs starting from cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 minutes.

Trim and cut green beans in half, then boil for about 4 minutes until slightly crunchy.

Prepare a bowl of iced water to cool the eggs and green beans after boiling.

Cut cucumber in half, scoop out seeds, and chop into small cubes.

Cut tomatoes into chunks without peeling them.

For the dressing, combine minced garlic, anchovies, 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, and a grind of black pepper in a jar and shake well.

Drain the green beans and add them to a bowl with black olives and chopped capers.

Tear basil leaves and add them to the salad bowl.

Quarter the boiled eggs and place them on top of the salad before serving.

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