Mediterranean Salad

Mediterranean Salad - Salade Nicoise

What is Salade Nicoise?

A combination of tomatoes, potatoes, anchovy, tuna and lettuce, typical of the South of France. A perfect summer dish.

Ingredients

4 tomatoes
1 lettuce
3 cups potatoes (medium-sized)
3 cups green beans
1 cup canned tuna
6 anchovy fillets
2 eggs
1/2 cup black olives
2 tb fresh green herbs
1 cup french dressing

Step 1: Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes or until ready, peel them and cut them in quarter. Boil the green beans for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2: Wash, drain and separate the lettuce leaves. Boil the eggs, peel them and cut them in quarter. Drain the anchovies and tuna. Quarter the tomatoes.

Step 3: Seasons the tomatoes and beans with french dressing.

Step 4: Season the lettuce leaves. Place them around a bowl.

Step 5: Arrange the potatoes in the bottom of the bowl.

Step 6: Decorate with the beans, tomatoes, tuna, anchovies. eggs, black olives.

Step 7: Pour in the remaining french dressing. Sprinkle with herbs.

Wine suggestion: Rosé Cotes de Provence (French Wine Guide).

Bon appetit!