Niçoise Salad Recipe

Niçoise Salad (pronounced nee-suahz) is a beloved French classic, known for its
delightful combination of tuna, green beans, boiled eggs, tomatoes, and
potatoes. But did you know that this iconic salad also has a connection to
Morocco? In this blog post, we'll explore the history of the Niçoise Salad and
how it made its way to the vibrant culinary landscape of Morocco. Serve it with
your favourite cold drink and it's satisfying enough for a perfect summer meal.

Servings: 6

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Prep Time
30 minutes

Cook Time
30 minutes

Total Time
1 hour

Course:

Salad

Cuisine:

French

Keywords:

Potatoes appetizer green beans eggs tuna Morocco

Instructions

1 In a jar, combine the oil, lemon juice or vinegar, shallots, herbs, and mustard.
Close the lid tightly and shake well to blend. Season with salt and pepper to
taste.
2 Place the onion slices in a small bowl and sprinkle them with 3 tablespoons of
the vinaigrette. This will help mellow the flavour of the onions.
3 In a large pot, cover the potatoes with 2 inches of water and add 1 tablespoon
of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are
fork-tender. Drain and cut them into halves or quarters while still warm. Place
them in a bowl and toss with about 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette.
4 Fill a medium-sized pot halfway with water, add 2 teaspoons of salt, and bring
it to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until they are
tender yet firm. Drain and rinse with cold water or shock them in ice water to
stop the cooking process.
5 On a serving platter, create a bed of lettuce. Slightly crumble the tinned tuna
steaks and place them in the centre of the lettuce. Scatter the tomatoes and
onions around the tuna. Arrange the potatoes and green beans over the bed of
lettuce or in mounds at the edge of the lettuce. Decorate the platter with the
hard-boiled eggs and olives, or use them to divide the other ingredients.
6 Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the entire salad. Optionally, sprinkle
with capers for added flavour.
7 Salad Niçoise is best served warm or at least at room temperature. So, serve it
immediately to enjoy the delightful blend of flavours.

Niçoise Salad Recipe

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