French Niçoise Salad
I present a recipe for a famous dish of French cuisine. This salad has several variations, yet it remains hearty and light. If you were unable to purchase anchovies (which can be difficult), they can be excluded from the ingredients, despite the classic recipe.
- Total cooking time
- not set
- Number of servings
- 4
- Recipe difficulty
- 4 / 5
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- tomatoes 300 g
- green beans 150 g
- quail eggs 10-12
- tuna 150 g
- bell pepper 150 g
- black olives 50 g
- anchovies 50 g
- red onion or shallot 100 g
- green salad 300 g
- vegetable oil 100 ml
- vinegar 6-9% 20 ml
- garlic clove 1-2 clove
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Step 1 of 14
Boil the green beans until done (the process takes about 7–8 minutes).
Step 2 of 14
Remove and place in ice water (this will help preserve the crunchiness and bright color of the beans).
Step 3 of 14
Slice the onion into half-rings.
Step 4 of 14
Cut the tomatoes.
Step 5 of 14
Remove seeds from the pepper. Cut it into strips.
Step 6 of 14
Divide the eggs into 2–4 parts.
Preparing the dressing
Step 7 of 14
Combine the vinegar and oil.
Step 8 of 14
Add garlic pressed through a garlic press.
Step 9 of 14
Season with pepper and salt.
Step 10 of 14
Combine the beans, tomatoes, pepper, black olives, onion, and green salad in one container.
Step 11 of 14
Pour in the dressing and mix.
Step 12 of 14
Portion the salad onto plates.
Step 13 of 14
Place pieces of tuna on top.
Step 14 of 14
Add eggs and anchovies.