Description

This Nicoise Salad with Caper Vinaigrette is a flavorful and healthy meal featuring tender baby potatoes, fresh green beans, tuna, and eggs, all drizzled with a zesty vinaigrette. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

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1 pound baby potatoes
4 large eggs, hard-boiled
10 ounces tuna in olive oil, drained (2 cans of 5oz)
6 ounces green beans, trimmed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup olives of choice, pitted
2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons warm filtered water
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons capers, finely chopped or crushed
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Mix 3 tablespoons of vinegar, 3 tablespoons of warm filtered water, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt in a small bowl. Add the thinly sliced red onion and let it sit for 20–30 minutes.
Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and halve them.
Place the eggs in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 7–8 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath, peel, and halve.
Boil the green beans for 2–3 minutes until bright green. Transfer to an ice bath, then drain.
To make the vinaigrette, blend 2 tablespoons of capers, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of honey, along with a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
On a deep platter, arrange the cooked green beans, halved baby potatoes, and chopped baby spinach. Toss with half of the dressing.
Top with the cherry tomatoes, tuna, boiled eggs, olives, and pickled onions.
Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to substitute the olives with your favorite variety.
For a more filling dish, add some grilled chicken or chickpeas.
The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 160mg