Salad Ni?oise

This simple and elegant salad Ni?oise recipe feels fancy, but it?s surprisingly easy to make at home!

What Is Salad Ni?oise? 

Salad Ni?oise is a French salad that originated in the Nice region of France in the 19th century. It typically consists of mixed greens, eggs, Ni?oise olives, lots of fresh veggies, and anchovies and/or tuna. Salad Ni?oise can be served as a tossed or composed salad.?

Salad Ni?oise Ingredients

These are the ingredients you?ll need to make this flavorful salad Ni?oise recipe:?

• Produce: You?ll need new potatoes, fresh green beans, an onion, Ni?oise olives, mixed salad greens, and plum tomatoes. Fresh parsley lends color and flavor. 
• Dressing: Use a store-bought lemon vinaigrette or make your own at home. 
• Eggs: Hard-cooked eggs are a staple of the traditional salad Ni?oise.
• Jarred fish: Canned tuna and anchovy filets add bold flavor. 
• Capers: A tablespoon of capers adds even more pleasant saltiness. 

How to Make Salad Ni?oise

You?ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below ? but here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make salad Ni?oise:

1. Boil the potatoes until tender, but still firm.?
2. Toss the potatoes, green beans, tuna, onion, parsley, olives, and parsley. Chill.
3. Toss the greens with the vinaigrette and top with potato mixture.?
4. Garnish with the remaining ingredients.

Can You Make Salad Ni?oise Ahead of Time? 

You can prepare the salad Ni?oise ingredients ahead of time (such as boiling the potatoes, boiling the eggs, and making the vinaigrette), but it?s best to assemble them right before serving.?

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

?This simplified take on Julia Child's classic Salad Ni?oise was just what I was after for a quick and healthy dinner,? raves one Cookdap community member.?

?To enhance the flavor, use tuna packed in oil like they do in Europe,? suggests Griffy. ?The flavor is amazing and less ?canned? tasting. I buy Rio brand at the Italian grocery store.?

?Love this recipe,? says jdbauer. ?The only change I made to it was I used fresh Ahi Tuna, pan seared, instead of canned tuna. Very good.?