Ludo a la Maison Season 12; Episode 2; Niçoise Salad

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned salmon is a healthier alternative with omega-3 fatty acids, while mackerel is often cheaper.

black olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Kalamata olives are richer in flavor, while green olives can be more budget-friendly.

Boil water in a pot for the eggs.

Gently place the eggs in the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes.

Prepare an ice bath for the eggs after boiling.

Make the vinaigrette by mixing mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Whisk the vinaigrette until combined.

Remove the eggs from boiling water and place them in the ice bath to cool.

Chop the mixed greens and place them in a mixing bowl.

Chop the tomatoes, green beans, cucumber, radish, celery, and scallion into bite-sized pieces.

Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl with mixed greens.

Add black olives and artichoke hearts to the salad mixture.

Flake the tuna in oil and add it to the salad.

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Plate the salad and top with quartered hard-boiled eggs.

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