French Nicoise Salad

A hearty French salad with tuna, beans, and a fresh vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 1 can tuna
• 1 cup green beans
• 4 small potatoes (optional)
• 4 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
• 1/4 cup black olives
• 2 quartered tomatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dijon mustard

Method

1. Boil green beans until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Cook potatoes until fork-tender and cool.
3. Mix oil, lemon juice, and mustard to form vinaigrette.
4. Arrange tuna, vegetables, eggs, and olives on a platter. Dress with vinaigrette.

Chef's tips

• Use fresh tuna for a more authentic taste.
• Chill salad components before assembling.