Low Carbohydrate Salad Nicoise
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant Low Carbohydrate Salad Niçoise, a refreshing twist on the classic French favorite. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, tender steamed green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, this salad is a medley of flavors and textures. Protein-packed tuna in olive oil and briny Kalamata olives bring a savory richness, while thinly sliced radishes and fresh parsley add a zesty crunch and herbal brightness. Tied together with a tangy homemade Dijon mustard dressing, this low-carb recipe is not only simple to prepare in just 20 minutes but also keto-friendly and bursting with wholesome goodness. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant dinner for two, it's a delicious way to nourish your body while delighting your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Green beans, trimmed and steamed
- 0.33 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 Hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 4 oz Canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 0.5 cup Radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the green beans: Trim the ends and steam them for about 5 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Set them aside to cool.
2. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
3. On two large serving plates or a platter, arrange the romaine lettuce as the base.
4. Evenly distribute the cherry tomatoes, steamed green beans, Kalamata olives, hard-boiled egg quarters, radish slices, and tuna over the lettuce.
5. Drizzle the prepared Dijon dressing evenly over the salad.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.
7. Serve the Low Carbohydrate Salad Nicoise immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 1488 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1411 mg | 30% | |
*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.
