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Niçoise salad

16 June 2023 By Charlotte Pike

 

This is such a delicious classic salad that is so satisfying and refreshing in hot weather. It’s pretty straightforward to make, and I usually have most ingredients available. Sometimes, I add thinly sliced red peppers or red onion, which are a nice addition, and sometimes, I omit the potatoes, as you can see from the photograph.

 

Niçoise salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

6 small waxy potatoes, boiled and cooled

2 hard boiled eggs, cooled

1 can best quality tuna, drained

50g green beans, cooked and cooled

2 large tomatoes, chopped or 8 cherry tomatoes, halved

12 pitted black olives

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tsp red wine vinegar

Salt and pepper

Method

You can cook the potatoes, egg and beans at the same time in one pan. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Once the potatoes come to the boil, set the timer for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, add the egg, and set the timer for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, add the beans and set the timer for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, drain the lot well and let everything cool before using.

Cut the boiled potatoes in to quarters and place in a large bowl. Peel the eggs and cut into quarters lengthways and add to the bowl, with the drained tuna, cooked green beans, olives and tomatoes.

To make a dressing, take a separate bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together, and drizzle over the salad. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly and serve immediately.

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Charlotte Pike MBE is a food and drink expert with over a decade of experience.

Her work includes writing, teaching, broadcasting and consulting.

Charlotte has written award-winning cookery books, is a professionally trained chef, experienced Executive Chef Tutor and broadcaster. She is a member (and former Chair) of the Guild of Food Writers and is a member of the Slow Food Chef Alliance.

Charlotte lives in the English countryside and is passionate about great food and drink made using the best seasonal ingredients.

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