French Nioise Summer Salad
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant French Nioise Summer Salad, a delightful medley of fresh greens, crisp vegetables, and protein-rich tuna or eggs. This Mediterranean-inspired dish takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light dinner at home. With every colorful ingredient arranged beautifully and drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad is not only nutritious but also visually appealing. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with every satisfying bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, romaine, spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed)
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna (packed in olive oil) or 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Rinse and dry the salad greens. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes; drain and cool in ice water.
- Cook the Eggs: Place eggs in cold water; bring to a boil then remove from heat. Let sit covered for 10 minutes before cooling in ice water.
- Assemble the Base: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and blanched green beans.
- Add Protein: Flake tuna over the salad or slice hard-boiled eggs into quarters.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss lightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg