Name: Nicoise Salad Recipe The Mediterranean Dish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 4 large eggs; 1 head of lettuce, such as Boston or Bibb; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup Nicoise or Kalamata olives; 1/4 cup capers, drained; 12 oz canned or jarred tuna, drained; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once they have cooled, drain and set aside.
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Turn on the heat and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for about 9-10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool. Once cooled, peel the eggs and cut them in half lengthwise.
Wash and tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large serving bowl or platter to create the salad base.
Arrange the cooked green beans, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, olives, capers, and tuna on top of the lettuce in an organized and visually pleasing manner.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients, ensuring that it evenly coats all the components.
Finally, place the halved eggs on top of the salad and sprinkle a little more salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve your beautifully assembled Nicoise Salad immediately, and enjoy the burst of flavors with each bite!

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