Italian Inn Classic Salad Nicoise
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Italian Inn Classic Salad Nicoise, a Mediterranean-inspired dish brimming with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Tender baby red potatoes, crisp green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives come together with protein-rich tuna and perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs atop a bed of mixed greens. A zesty Dijon vinaigrette with extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar ties everything together, adding just the right touch of tangy brightness. Prepared in under 45 minutes and beautifully arranged for visual appeal, this classic Nicoise salad features an Italian twist that’s perfect for light lunches, dinner entrées, or elegant entertaining. Serve this flavor-packed, nutrient-rich dish as a satisfying standalone meal or paired with a crusty slice of artisan bread for an unforgettable experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Baby red potatoes
- 200 g Green beans, trimmed
- 150 g Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150 g Canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 50 g Kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 pieces Hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 150 g Mixed salad greens
- 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the baby red potatoes and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain, let cool slightly, and cut into quarters.
In the same pot, blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until bright green but still crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
Prepare the Dijon vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large platter or bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as a base.
Top the greens with the quartered potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, canned tuna, olives, and hard-boiled eggs in separate sections, creating a visually appealing composition.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy a classic, flavor-packed Nicoise Salad with an Italian twist.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.8 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 451 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 4042 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 69.5 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2884 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
