Tuna Niçoise Salad
Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin
Ingredients
12
Time
25m
Serves
4
If you love a classic niçoise salad, I think you’ll also love this version that uses a fresh, herby basil dressing. It’s a light and summery spring salad that has a lot of depth to it which will help keep you feeling full.
Lunch
Appetizer
Ingredients
1lb
Mini Potatoes
4
Large Eggs
2cups
French Green Beans
1/2cup
Mayonnaise
1/2cup
Fresh Basil
2
Canned Anchovies
1Tbsp
Lemon Juice
1/4tsp
Kosher Salt
6cups
Arugula
2cups
Cherry Tomatoes
1small bunch
Radish
2cans oil packed
Canned Tuna
Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the potatoes and boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2
Set a large bowl aside with ice cold water and ice cubes.
3
In the same pot of water, reduce the heat to a low boil and gently add the eggs using a slotted spoon. Simmer for seven and a half minutes (for an egg that is still a little jammy) and immediately remove the eggs and place in the ice bath.
4
In the same pot of water, add the green beans and blanch for one minute, then remove and add to the ice bath with the eggs.
5
In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, basil, anchovies, lemon juice and salt and blend until smooth. Set aside.
6
Peel and slice the eggs in half.
7
Place the arugula on a large platter and top with tomatoes, radishes, tuna, potatoes, sliced eggs and green beans. Drizzle the dressing over top and serve immediately. Enjoy!
8
Substitutions: No tuna: use salmon. No basil: use another herb such as parsley or cilantro. No anchovies: omit.
More Recipes by Jaclyn Irwin
Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.