Nicoise Salad

With beans, potatoes, olives, and tuna, this classic salad doesn't rely on lettuce for crunch.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 599 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
• 1 (20 ounce) package frozen roasted red potatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen whole green beans
• ¾ cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar
• 2 (5 ounce) cans solid-packed tuna in oil, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook potatoes and beans according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, put eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 12 minutes. Drain, run eggs under cold water, and peel. Halve each lengthwise.

Step 3

Blanch tomatoes in a pot of boiling water to soften, 30 seconds. Drain well.

Step 4

Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until combined well.

Step 5

Arrange potatoes, beans, tomatoes, eggs, tuna, and olives on a platter and drizzle dressing over top.