Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps the dish come together fast. —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri
Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes, adding green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain potatoes and beans; immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a small bowl, combine salad dressing, lemon zest and pepper. Divide romaine among 4 plates; arrange potatoes, green beans, eggs, tuna and tomatoes over romaine. Serve with dressing mixture.
Nicoise Salad Tips
What does Nicoise mean?
Nicoise refers to the city of Nice, France, where this salad originated.
How do you pronounce Nicoise?
You pronounce Nicoise "nee-SWAZ".
What goes with Nicoise salad?
Nicoise salad can be an entree itself since it’s packed with veggies and meat. But Nicoise salad also goes with French onion soup and fresh bread.
What could I add to this salad?
You could add Nicoise olives to this salad. If you can’t find them at your grocery store, substitute kalamata olives. Or try adding some chopped cucumber and capers for additional crunch and flavor. Check out other versions of nicoise salad, like veggie Nicoise and asparagus Nicoise. Research contributed by Sarah Fischer, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant
