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Nicoise Salad with Lemon Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Nicoise Salad with a Lemon Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Hannah
A fresh, crunchy salad, perfectly paired with tart lemon and capers, makes for a refreshing summertime salad, or lightening up those winter days!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine French, Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 1 salad

Equipment

  • Kitchen knife
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Egg Slicer (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Handfuls Mixed Greens
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata or Mixed Olives
  • 1 large Radish
  • 1 bunch Fresh Green Beans (about 8)
  • 1 medium Hard Boiled Egg
  • 1/2 sliced Avocado
  • 1/2 can Tuna (preferably in water not oil)
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 fresh Lemon
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Peppercorns (or coarse black pepper)
  • 1 sprig Fresh Chive (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 small Clove of Garlic (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In mixing bowl, combine juice of half of the lemon, olive oil, dijon mustard, peppercorn, salt, garlic and chives, if using. Mix well and set aside.
  • On plate, assemble mixed greens. Top with sliced vegetables (have fun with the presentation!).
  • Add tuna on top and sprinkle with capers. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve with wedges of the remaining lemon. Enjoy!
Keyword Ahi Tuna, Capers, Fresh, Green Beans, Healthy, Keto, Salad