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Light Canned Tuna Nicoise Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A fresh and satisfying salad combining tender potatoes, crisp green beans, ripe tomatoes, and hearty tuna, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 8 small baby potatoes
  • 120 g green beans (ends trimmed)
  • 2 pieces tomatoes (each sliced into 8-10 wedges)
  • 1/2 head romaine lettuce (torn into large pieces)

Eggs

  • 3 pieces hard-boiled eggs (peeled and quartered)

Olives

  • 3/4 cup whole black olives ((100g))

Canned Tuna

  • 250-300 g canned tuna in oil (drained and chunked)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • Pinch black pepper

Instructions 

  • Boil potatoes until tender, then drain and let cool.
  • Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and cool.
  • Arrange lettuce, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, olives, and tuna on a platter.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, mustard, and pepper to make dressing.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Notes

Use high-quality canned tuna for best flavor.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Tuna