How to Make 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.

Start with a salad nicoise, which is a refreshing summer salad.

Use string beans, olives, canned tuna, or grilled tuna steaks or salmon.

Prepare little potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, and slice tomatoes.

For the dressing, use a jam jar for convenience.

Add about 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the jar.

Add about 1 teaspoon of honey for sweetness.

Pour in about 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar.

Add about 1/4 cup of olive oil to the jar.

Include pre-chopped tarragon for flavor.

Season with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.

Screw the top on the jar and shake to emulsify the dressing.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, adjusting the amount to taste.

Use your hands to mix the salad gently.

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