Lolo's Niçoise salad

A fresh French classic salad with tender new potatoes, eggs, tuna, crisp green beans, tomatoes and olives, finished with a simple Dijon and red wine vinegar dressing.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the potatoes: Place the potatoes in a pan of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 12–15 minutes, until just tender. Drain and allow to cool, then cut into halves or quarters if large.

Step 2

Cook the eggs: Place the eggs in a pan of boiling water and cook for 7–8 minutes (slightly soft or hard, your choice). Drain, run under cold water, peel and cut into halves or quarters.

Step 3

Cook the green beans: Add the green beans to boiling water and cook for 3–4 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Drain and refresh under cold water.

Step 4

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 5

Prepare the salad: Arrange the lettuce on a large serving plate. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, olives and anchovies (if using).

Step 6

Add the tuna and eggs: Flake the tuna over the salad and top with the eggs. Drizzle with the dressing and season with black pepper. Serve immediately.