Niçoise Salad

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Nutrition facts (per serving): 155 cal (8g fat, 13g protein, 2g fiber)

The Niçoise is a potato and egg-based salad which has a unique taste due to the use of niçoise olives. Its leafy green content makes it fiber-rich.

Ingredients (4 servings)

1-pound red-skinned potatoes, sliced, boiled

2 tablespoons dry white wine

10 ounces haricots verts, trimmed and boiled

4 large eggs, boiled, peeled, and quartered

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1/2 shallot, minced

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

3/4 cup olive oil

8 cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated

6 radishes, trimmed and quartered

2 (5 1/2-ounce) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained

1/2 cup niçoise olives

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Salt, to taste

Preparation

Add all the niçoise salad ingredients to a salad bowl and mix well. Serve.