This Niçoise Salad has quickly become one of my favorites. I love how it looks so elegant and colorful, yet it’s surprisingly easy to make. With fresh, vibrant ingredients like baby potatoes, crisp green beans, and cherry tomatoes, it comes together in no time and always impresses. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Opt for a good quality extra virgin olive oil, it really makes a difference in your dressings. Red Wine Vinegar: Brings acidity and tang. White wine vinegar is a great substitute. Dijon Mustard: Adds a bit of spice and helps emulsify the dressing. Garlic: Fresh is best, but garlic powder works in a pinch. Salt and Pepper: Season to taste.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces of halved baby potatoes and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Tip: Cooking the potatoes first allows them to cool slightly before adding to the salad. In the same pot, blanch 8 ounces of trimmed green beans for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain and set aside. Tip: Blanching the beans keeps them crisp and bright green. Place 4 large eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 9 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool, then peel and halve. Tip: Cooling the eggs in ice water makes them easier to peel. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper. On a large platter or individual plates, arrange 8 cups of mixed salad greens. Arrange the potatoes, green beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, ½ cup black olives, ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, 5-7 ounces drained tuna, and 14 ounces quartered artichoke hearts in sections over the greens. Add the halved eggs and sprinkle with ¼ cup capers if using. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine just before serving. I like to sprinkle some everything bagel seasoning over my eggs, it just makes them taste so much better.
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