Nicoise salad with beans
2 servings
20 minutes
Nicoise salad is a gem of French cuisine from the sunny city of Nice. It is based on a harmony of fresh vegetables, nutritious tuna, and tender eggs, seasoned with aromatic olive oil and wine vinegar. This salad perfectly combines the softness of beans, the juiciness of tomatoes, and the crunchiness of cucumber complemented by the spiciness of red onion. Tuna adds a rich flavor to the dish while eggs add tenderness. Nicoise is not just a salad but an embodiment of southern French colorfulness; light yet nutritious and perfect for a summer lunch. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an addition to light snacks. Such a salad suits both festive tables and everyday meals, delighting with its exquisite taste and richness of textures.
1
We rinse and boil the beans. We put them in the fridge to cool.
- Green beans: 400 g
2
We boil the eggs and also cool them.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
3
We wash the salad and tear it into medium-sized pieces. We place it at the bottom of the plate. We add beans.
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 bunch
- Green beans: 400 g
4
We slice the cucumber into rounds, the onion into rings, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. We add all this to the beans and salad.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Red onion: 0.5 head
- Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
5
We squeeze out the juice or oil from the tuna, but make sure it is not too dry. We place it in the center of the plate.
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g
6
Cut the eggs into wedges and place them around the edges of the plate.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
7
Add vinegar and oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Wine vinegar: 2 teaspoons
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste