Tuna Nicoise Salad with Black Olive Vinaigrette
Tuna Nicoise Salad is a perfectly light and healthy meal option that’s packed with fresh vegetables, protein, healthy fats, and a delicious black olive dressing.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 8 pitted black olives finely chopped
- 1 tbsp shallots minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsps red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 1 lb cooked red potatoes diced
- 8 oz cooked green beans trimmed
- 2 plum tomatoes diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and halved
- 2 6- oz cans solid white tuna in oil drained
- ½ cup black olives
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
Instructions
- Combine black olives, shallots, garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil in a food processor or blender and blend until mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, tuna, and black olives over salad greens on a large platter and serve with black olive vinaigrette.
Notes
*Potatoes and green beans can be boiled or steamed until tender.
