Salade Saint-Jean | Full Tutorial & Beginner’s Guide (Mastering French Salads: Final Episode)

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned salmon is a healthier option with omega-3s, while mackerel is often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Poached eggs add elegance and fewer calories, while scrambled eggs are a budget-friendly alternative.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense, while iceberg lettuce is more affordable.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: no olives

Green olives can be a healthier choice, or omitting olives saves money.

Gather all the ingredients: asparagus, green beans, peas, artichokes, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, tarragon, and mayonnaise.

Start by boiling the artichokes briefly to soften them, as the creator prefers not to use them raw.

Blanch the green beans and asparagus in boiling water until tender, then drain and cool them in ice water to stop the cooking process.

Prepare the potatoes by cutting them into small cubes and boiling them until tender, then drain.

Chop the hard-boiled eggs roughly and set aside for decoration.

Finely chop the tarragon and set aside for the dressing.

In a mixing bowl, combine the blanched vegetables, boiled potatoes, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.

Add mayonnaise to the mixture and gently fold everything together until well coated.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then transfer the salad to a serving platter.

Garnish with additional tarragon and serve immediately.

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