Classic Niçoise Salad

Lunch

Classic Niçoise Salad

360kcal
30gprotein
15 minprep
10 mincook
2servings
Easy

A classic French salad with tuna, soft-boiled eggs, green beans, olives, and a Dijon dressing. Elegant, filling, and under 380 calories.

High ProteinLow Carb

Ingredients

  • 2 tins (120g each) tuna in spring water, drained
  • 4 eggs
  • 200g green beans, trimmed
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 black olives
  • 4 cups mixed salad leaves
  • For the dressing: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Boil eggs for 7 minutes for soft-boiled. Cool in cold water, peel, and halve.

  2. 2

    Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and cool.

  3. 3

    Whisk together dressing ingredients.

  4. 4

    Arrange salad leaves in two bowls. Top with tuna, eggs, beans, tomatoes, and olives.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Tip: Use fresh seared tuna steak instead of tinned for a more luxurious version.

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