French Niçoise Salad (France)

A vibrant Niçoise Salad is a summer staple from the south of France. Combining tuna, green beans, potatoes, and olives, it’s a wholesome, protein-rich dish that’s perfect for warm evenings.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz baby potatoes, halved
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
• 1 can tuna in olive oil, drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper
  

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes until tender; drain. Blanch green beans for 2 minutes and cool.
2. Arrange all ingredients on a platter.
3. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper to make a dressing.
4. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately.

Suggested Pairing:

Serve with crusty French bread and a glass of chilled Chardonnay or sparkling lemonade.