Salad Niçoise (French Salad Recipe with Tuna)

Step 1

Boil cut potatoes until tender. Drain and let potatoes cool down.

Step 2

Boil your eggs to your liking. Once done, remove eggs from water and peel them. Cut the eggs in half.

Step 3

Trim beans and blanch in boiling water for approximately 3 minutes or until al dente. Place in cold water or ice bath to stop beans from cooking. Drain and pat dry for salad.

Step 4

Cut tomatoes in half or quarters depending on size.

Step 5

Wash lettuce leaves and pat dry.

Step 6

Remove tuna from can and drain any excess liquids. Try to keep the tuna in large chunks if possible.

Step 7

Add grated garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper to mason jar.

Step 8

Shake well until fully combined.

Step 9

Use large platter and place oak lettuce leaves on the bottom.

Step 10

Then arrange other ingredients, including green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, canned tuna and hard boiled eggs, evenly on top.

Step 11

Scatter olives on top of salad.

Step 12

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 13

Drizzle niçoise salad dressing to serve.