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Traditional Niçoise Salad (Authentic Recipe)

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A traditional French Niçoise salad made with fresh vegetables, tuna, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, and olives, dressed in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette for a vibrant Mediterranean meal.

Ingredients

Mesclun lettuce

Fresh basil leaves

2 × 5 oz cans tuna in water, drained

Anchovies, to taste

2 hard-boiled eggs

4 tomatoes

1 bell pepper

½ cup pitted black olives (preferably Niçoise)

4 radishes

4 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make vinaigrette.
  2. Arrange mesclun lettuce on a large platter, scatter with fresh basil leaves.
  3. Slice tomatoes, bell pepper, and radishes. Arrange over the greens.
  4. Cut hard-boiled eggs into halves or quarters, placing them around the salad.
  5. Add tuna in small chunks and lay anchovies across the top.
  6. Sprinkle with black olives.
  7. Drizzle vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.

Notes

For authenticity, use Niçoise olives, though Kalamata can substitute.

Anchovies are optional but add classic briny flavor.

Potatoes and green beans can be added for a more modern version.

Fresh grilled tuna steaks can replace canned tuna for a special touch.

Best served chilled or at room temperature, not reheated.

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