Salade Niçoise
This traditional salad, named after the city of Nice in the Provence region, is a celebration of Provençal produce. Pair it with a light, crisp rosé to complement the fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
- ¼ c white wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ c extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb fresh green beans, blanched
- 1 lb small potatoes, cooked and cooled
- 10 oz spring mix salad
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
- 1 c cherry tomatoes
- 8-oz can tuna, drained
- 2-oz anchovy fillets, drained
- 2 Tbsp capers, drained
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ red onion, sliced
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Directions
- Blend first eight ingredients in a small food processor, then gradually add olive oil and blend until emulsified.
- Combine next two ingredients in large bowl and add ¼ cup of vinaigrette; toss and set aside.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl, plus the prepared potato and green bean mixture.
- Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over salad and garnish with lemon slices.