With a huge range of new and exciting recipes out there, we all know that salads no longer have to be boring. Gone are the days of pallid tomatoes and limp lettuce leaves—now, salads are packed with plenty of flavor, as well as enough protein and healthy fats to keep you full. A perfect example is the traditional salad nicoise, a recipe which hails from southern France. Healthy, tasty and easy to whip up, this makes for the perfect summer lunch or dinner.
Ingredients (to serve 4):
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup of tuna
- 1 small jar of anchovies
- 3 cups of mixed leaves
- 2 cups of green beans
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons of capers
- 2 tablespoons of black olives
- 2 cups of baby potatoes
For the dressing:
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to season
Instructions:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are cooked. Remove from the heat and drain.
- Boil the eggs for 7 – 8 minutes, until they are hardboiled.
- Steam the beans for 5 – 6 minutes, until they are tender.
- Put the potatoes and green beans in a large salad bowl.
- Peel the eggs, discard the shells and chop them into halves or thirds. Add them to the bowl.
- Add the tuna, mixed leaves, tomatoes, capers and olives to the salad bowl and mix everything together.
- Chop the anchovies into small pieces and add these to the bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the oil and vinegar, pour over the salad and serve immediately.
