Keep it tender
Cook seafood only until it turns opaque and flakes easily; a little residual heat will finish it without drying it out.
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Classic Nicoise Tuna Salad
A refreshing and hearty French-inspired salad, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. This Nicoise salad combines flaky tuna, tender potatoes, crisp green beans, and a zesty vinaigrette for a burst of Mediterranean flavors.
Total time35 min
Calories450 kcal
Protein30g
Serves2
Step by step
Method
- 01
Boil potatoes until tender. Steam or blanch green beans until crisp-tender.
- 02
Hard-boil eggs, then peel and quarter them.
- 03
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- 04
In a large bowl, combine spinach/mixed leaves, boiled potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, black olives, sliced onion, and tuna.
- 05
Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Top with quartered hard-boiled eggs.
Useful, not complicated
Gabriela's tips
Small changes that make this recipe easier to fit into real life.
Keep it fresh
Store the dressing separately and add it just before eating so the vegetables stay crisp and the meal keeps well.
Pack it separately
Keep wet and crunchy ingredients apart until serving, then assemble in moments without a soggy lunch.
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