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Tuna Niçoise
A French classic
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Serves |
4 |
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Prep time |
10 minutes |
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Cook time |
20 minutes |
This super easy and healthy salad is perfect for summer.
Ingredients
| 300g | new potatoes |
| 200g | green beans, ends removed |
| 2 | baby gem lettuces |
| 1 | red onion (small), sliced |
| 12 | cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 50g | black olives |
| 290g | tinned tuna chunks in brine, drained |
| 2 | eggs, boiled and sliced |
| 2 tbsps | white wine vinegar |
| 1 tsp | dijon mustard |
| 4 tbsps | olive oil |
| salt and pepper, to taste |
Method
1. First, add new potatoes to a pan of water, bring to the boil and cook for around 20 minutes, then slice them.
2. Whilst potatoes are boiling, place green beans in a small pan of water, bring to the boil and steam for around 5 minutes.
3. Separate the lettuce leaves, and in a big bowl, add the lettuce, onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, green beans, potatoes and tuna chunks. Gently toss together and then divide into 4 portions. Place eggs on top.
4. In a small bowl, add the white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and mustard and then slowly whisk in the olive oil. Drizzle over the salad.
Chef’s tips
Serve with crusty bread.