It is always good to learn a few recipes that are easy to prepare for impromptu moments. Here we have a simple yet delicious recipe for Salad Nicoise–perfect for a light dinner or a lunch time treat. This dish is a healthy medley of potatoes, tuna, asparagus, radishes, and kalamata olives topped with a simple dressing. I also like to add a sliced hard boiled egg. .You can use canned tuna, or grill a tuna steak. Pair this with nice crisp white wine, and if the weather is in your favor, this is best served outdoors. Enjoy!
Salad Nicoise
4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 8 small red potatoes, uniform in size (about 1 pound)
- 1 6-ounce can white tuna in water, drained
- 12 steamed asparagus spears
- 8 radishes
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- Leave skin on potatoes, quarter and place in large pot; pour over enough water to cover. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender; drain.
- Arrange potatoes on platter with tuna, asparagus, radishes, olives and onion. In small bowl, whisk vinegar, parsley, and oil; drizzle over salad.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Recipe courtesy of the United
States Potato Board
