Salade Niçoise

Name: Salade Niçoise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 cans (200g each) oil-packed tuna, drained; 4 large eggs; 200g small potatoes, boiled and halved; 200g green beans, trimmed and blanched; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup Niçoise or Kalamata olives; 4 cups mixed salad greens; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 small shallot, minced; Salt and pepper to taste

Published: June 14, 2026 | French Cuisine | ⏱ 35 min

Traditional salade nicoise with tuna, eggs, olives, and green beans

Salade Niçoise is the queen of composed salads, originating from the sun-drenched city of Nice. A beautiful arrangement of tuna, hard-boiled eggs, crisp green beans, potatoes, olives, and tomatoes, it's dressed with a punchy Dijon vinaigrette. It makes a perfect, protein-packed summer lunch that is as visually stunning as it is satisfying.

Recipe Info

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time35 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineFrench

A true Niçoise debates the inclusion of cooked potatoes and green beans, but they are widely accepted in modern versions.
Use high-quality, oil-packed tuna for the best flavor; jarred tuna is even better.

Nutrition Information

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	28g
Fat	18g
Saturated Fat	4g
Carbohydrates	24g
Fiber	5g
Sugar	3g
Sodium	520mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, seared fresh tuna is a popular modern variation. Sear it for 1-2 minutes per side for a beautiful pink center, then slice it over the salad.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.4 (144 votes)

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