Description
Spring Nicoise Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of the season. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, tender green beans, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. It’s versatile enough to serve as a light lunch or a show-stopping side at gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable with seasonal ingredients, this Spring Nicoise Salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in olive oil, drained
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse mixed greens and cherry tomatoes under cold water.
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 9-10 minutes. Cool in ice water before peeling.
- Blanch the green beans: Boil green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Transfer to ice water.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, tomatoes, green beans, sliced eggs, tuna chunks, and olives.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved beyond boiling and blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 generous plate (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 190mg