How To Make Nicoise Salad + Directions

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.

To blanch green beans: Bring salted water to a rolling boil. Rinse beans under cold running water & trim if necessary. Add green beans to boiling water; cook for approximately 3 minutes. Drain well & shock beans in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

To boil potatoes: Wash potatoes under cold running water & slice into 1" wedges or cubes. Put in a stock pot & fill with cold water. Bring water to a rolling boil, reduce heat to medium & cook for approximately 12 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain well & return potatoes to pot. Allow to cool to room temperature in pot.

To hard boil eggs: Put eggs in water & turn the heat on high. As soon as the water starts to boil, let them boil for exactly 6 minutes. When the timer is up, remove the eggs from the heat, drain them & shock them in an ice bath or run them under cold water until they are at room temperature.

Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl. Store in refrigerator overnight in an airtight container. Serve at room temperature.

Toss greens with vinaigrette, season with salt & pepper. Arrange dressed greens in a base layer on a large serving platter or bowl. Arrange toppings in sections on top of mixed greens – drizzle vinaigrette over salad & sprinkle with capers and red onion (optional).

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