Try This Tasty And Colourful Nicoise Salad!

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon or sardines can provide a similar flavor and texture at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a more economical option.

Boil the eggs and steam the green beans for about 6 to 7 minutes.

Make the vinaigrette by adding chopped red onions, Dijon mustard, olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper into a jar.

Shake the jar well to combine the vinaigrette and set aside.

Pre-cook baby potatoes the day before or cook them for about 20 to 25 minutes if doing on the same day, without peeling them, just scrubbing them clean.

Mix homemade nut-free pesto into the cooked potatoes and set aside.

Assemble the salad by adding the cooked eggs, steamed green beans, and the potato mixture into a bowl.

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and sprinkle chili flakes for color.

Add chopped parsley and a little more pesto on top.

Let the salad sit for about 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to soak in.

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