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Salad Nicoise

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"This French-inspired salad makes a delightful summer dish. You can dress it up with other garden vegetables like corn, blanched broccoli, cauliflower and asparagus!" — Bob Cody

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, parsley, olives, onion, tuna and green beans. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
In large bowl, toss greens with vinaigrette and top with chilled potato mixture. Garnish with eggs, tomatoes, capers and anchovies.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 27, 2009

I made mine the French way, by just combining all of the ingredients excluding the greens, and letting them marinate in a batch of dressing. It was delicious, and something new to add to the rotation.

—QuakerBaker

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 08, 2007

This was just too fishy for me. I also rinsed the tuna beforehand but it was too over powering to me.

—speck

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Jan 07, 2008

This was absolutely delicious! I didn't use potatoes (I prefer to eat seafood with veggies), so I added more of all the other ingredients. I also used fresh ahi tuna fillets, which I seasoned with lemon pepper and baked, then flaked into the salad. I made my own lemon vinaigrette (used about half a cup, but next time I'll add a bit more) and tossed everything together. The flavors blended perfectly and I didn't find it fishy at all (but that could have been because I used fresh tuna)--not even the anchovies stood out. With the olives and anchovies, this could seem a bit salty, but the egg and lemon balance it out.

—KymInNM

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Aug 12, 2009

Please don't spoil this delightful fresh salad by using canned tuna. Fresh tuna steak, lightly grilled and chopped ,adds so much more flavor and texture!

—janeane1

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Jul 14, 2008

I live in a small town with limited produce options, so I blanched asparagus instead of green beans (couldn't find fresh ones). Perfect! I cooked a whiting filet instead of using tuna. Yuck. Will stick with tuna next time! Used a dijon honey mustard, with a little horseradish to perk it up. Will make again.

—prettieknittie

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Jan 05, 2010

My mother made this salad often when we were growing up and now it is a staple in my house. It is still my favorite salad. My 'meat and potatoes' husband loves this salad. The only difference is I use a red wine vinaigrette.

—LovetoCook

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Aug 21, 2009

I used the lemon pepper tuna in the vacumme pack. Deleted the anchovies(personal preference). This was so very, very good. Just ate the soggy lefteovers tonight, still simply delicious. I totaly recommend this recipe.

—Sylvia

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Oct 08, 2011

Perfect recipe! Tastes so fresh and healthy. No changes made to this recipe - definitely will make again!

—kimbopumpkin

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Nutrition

Calories
300 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
34.8 g
11%

Cholesterol
175 mg
58%

Fat
8.8 g
14%

Fiber
4.4 g
18%

Protein
20.2 g
40%

Sodium
1311 mg
52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Salad Nicoise

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 300
Calories from Fat: 79

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g 14 %
Saturated Fat 1.9g 10 %
Cholesterol 175mg 58 %
Sodium 1311mg 52 %
** Potassium 798mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.8g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18 %
Protein 20.2g 40 %
** Sugars 17.2g
Vitamin A 55 %
Vitamin C 58 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 31 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 91 %
** Vitamin B6 30 %
** Magnesium 22 %
** Folate 67 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.