Salade Niçoise
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Gluten-free French

Salade Niçoise

A composed French salad of tender potatoes, crisp green beans, jammy eggs, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and tuna, finished with a bright Dijon vinaigrette.

45 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with generously salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 12–15 minutes, until a knife slides into the centers without resistance.
2
Lift out the potatoes with a slotted spoon. Add the green beans to the same boiling water and cook for 3–4 minutes, until vivid green and just tender. Drain and cool briefly under cold running water.
3
Return the water to a gentle boil and lower in the eggs. Cook for 8 minutes for firm whites and slightly creamy yolks, then cool them in cold water for 5 minutes, peel, and halve.
Halved eggs with firm whites and creamy golden yolks AI-generated image
4
Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, half of the pepper, and half of the salt in a small bowl until glossy and lightly emulsified.
5
While the potatoes are still warm, halve any larger ones and toss them with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Rest for 5 minutes so the potatoes absorb the seasoning.
6
Arrange the lettuce on a wide platter. Group the dressed potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, tuna, olives, anchovies, and egg halves over the leaves, keeping the colors and textures distinct.
Colorful composed Salade Niçoise arranged on a platter AI-generated image
7
Drizzle the remaining dressing over the platter, season with the remaining salt and pepper, and serve immediately or within 30 minutes.

Why this recipe works

Warm potatoes carry the sharp vinaigrette, while crisp beans, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, anchovies, and rich tuna create the classic balance of freshness, salt, and savoriness.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate components and dressing separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Do not leave the assembled salad at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat the assembled salad. Bring the potatoes and eggs close to room temperature before serving, if desired.

Nutrition / serving

458kcal
31.29 gprotein
33.09 gcarbs
23.50 gfat
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Published 15 Aug 2026 · updated 16 Aug 2026