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Quick Nicoise Salad

6 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jul. 07, 2023
Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps the dish come together fast. —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri
Quick Nicoise Salad
Quick Nicoise Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound red potatoes (about 2 large), cubed
  • 1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 6 cups torn romaine
  • 4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
  • 3 pouches (2-1/2 ounces each) light tuna in water
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes, adding green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain potatoes and beans; immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  2. In a small bowl, combine salad dressing, lemon zest and pepper. Divide romaine among 4 plates; arrange potatoes, green beans, eggs, tuna and tomatoes over romaine. Serve with dressing mixture.

Nicoise Salad Tips

What does Nicoise mean?

Nicoise refers to the city of Nice, France, where this salad originated.

How do you pronounce Nicoise?

You pronounce Nicoise "nee-SWAZ".

What goes with Nicoise salad?

Nicoise salad can be an entree itself since it’s packed with veggies and meat. But Nicoise salad also goes with French onion soup and fresh bread.

What could I add to this salad?

You could add Nicoise olives to this salad. If you can’t find them at your grocery store, substitute kalamata olives. Or try adding some chopped cucumber and capers for additional crunch and flavor. Check out other versions of nicoise salad, like veggie Nicoise and asparagus Nicoise. Research contributed by Sarah Fischer, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 327 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 206mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch.