Can something be different, yet the same? Check out this Niçoise salad recipe and open the world of possibilities!
Niçoise ( niˈswaz]) salad is originated from Nice. Apparently if we know the correct pronunciation of this nice city, as many of us does it wrong of course, then we can easily nail the name of the salad.
Originally only included tomatoes, anchovies, and olive oil. Luckily, over time more ingredients have been added and someone swapped anchovies to tuna too. Traditionalists and those who prefer anchovies, like to stick strictly to raw summer vegetables, which sometimes includes the tender early summer green beans but rebels around the world make their own version of the salad, adding boiled potato or green beans.
It seems like that everyone, who wants to make a name themselves in cooking, must make their own version of Niçoise salad and above all, defend it from the stanch protectors.
How many Niçoise salads are there out?
Over the years many has tried to conquer the followers of traditionalist unsuccessfully but they found new devotees outside of the salad’s native country. Now many versions of Niçoise salad exist around the world, each with their own twist.
Interestingly, there is not one common ingredient in all the recipes that call themselves Niçoise salad can muster, yet when we look at them, we can understand why that salad belongs to the same family. Our brain just loves connecting clues and finding patterns.
Luckily, we don’t have to defend our creations if we aren’t after a Michelin stars in Provence, as that would be the death knell of our career, so we can let our imagination run wild as long as the clues on the plate lead back to the Niçoise salad.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 oz / 120g Green beans
- 7 oz / 200g Baby potatoes (skip it on keto)
- 7 oz . 200g Cherry tomatoes
- 2 oz / 50g Romaine lettuce
- 3 pieces / 150g Eggs (hard boiled)
- ¾ cup / 100g Black olives (deseeded)
- 8 oz / 250g Canned tuna (drained)
Dressing
- 1½ tablespoons / 20ml Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons / 60ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 piece / 3g Garlic (minced/grated!!!)
- ½ teaspoon / 3g Salt
- 1 teaspoon / 5g Dijon mustard
- Optional
- Black pepper
- Basil
How to make Niçoise Salad
Salad
- If fresh green beans are used, remove the remaining steam then cut them up into 1″ / 2.5 cm pieces.
- If potatoes are used, steam cook them until soft in the center, about 10 – 15 minutes then sprinkle a generous amount of salt on them and let them cool down.
- Hard boil the eggs, 15 – 20 minutes. Let them cool then slice them up.
- Drain the tuna, olives.
- Slice up the ingredients as desired.
Dressing
- Make the dressing by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, salt and Dijon mustard together. Make use of the pestle if any. Add optional herbs like basil if desired.
Assembly
- Compose the salad by ingredients or simply toss them around as desired.
Enjoy
Niçoise Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 oz Green beans
- 7 oz Baby potatoes
- 7 oz Cherry tomatoes
- 2 oz Romaine lettuce
- 3 pieces Eggs hard boiled
- ¾ cup Black olives deseeded
- 8 oz Canned tuna drained
Dressing
- 1½ tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic minced/grated!!!
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Optional
- Black pepper
- Basil
Instructions
Salad
- If fresh green beans are used, remove the remaining steam then cut them up into 1″ / 2.5 cm pieces.
- If potatoes are used, steam cook them until soft in the center, about 10 – 15 minutes then sprinkle a generous amount of salt on them and let them cool down.
- Hard boil the eggs, 15 – 20 minutes. Let them cool then slice them up.
- Drain the tuna, olives.
- Slice up the ingredients as desired.
Dressing
- Make the dressing by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, salt and Dijon mustard together. Make use of the pestle if any. Add optional herbs like basil if desired.
Assembly
- Compose the salad by ingredients or simply toss them around as desired.
Notes
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