Lovely Niçoise Salad
4 People
315 Cals
Lovely Niçoise Salad
4 People
315 Cals
About the recipe
My Niçoise Salad is my fresh, modern take on the French classic — lighter, greener and perfectly suited to warm summer days. Crisp baby gem lettuce and peppery rocket form the base, layered with juicy tomatoes, blanched sugar snap peas, creamy eggs and tender tuna for a dish that’s both nourishing and satisfying.Finished with a sharp, elegant red wine vinegar dressing, briny olives and capers, this salad strikes the perfect balance between freshness and flavour. It’s naturally high in protein, rich in antioxidants and full of vibrant seasonal produce — ideal for lunch, a relaxed dinner, or entertaining.Simple, beautiful and endlessly versatile, this is the kind of salad you’ll come back to time and time again. Serve it just as it is, or pair with crusty sourdough to soak up every last drop of that tangy dressing.
Nutrition Per Serving
315
Calories
19g
Fat
4g
Saturates
8g
Sugars
565mg
Salt
23g
Protein
14g
Carbs
3g
Fibre
Ingredients
- 2 baby gem lettuce washed, leaves separated
- 2 handfuls rocket leaves
- handful fresh basil leaves
- 120 g sugar snap peas blanched and refreshed in iced water
- 1 large cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
- 250 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 300 g tuna drained
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 red capsicum sliced into rounds
- 4 hard boiled eggs halved
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 12 pitted black olives
RED WINE VINEGAR DRESSING
- 2 - 3 TABLESPOONS red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple optional if needed
Method
- ARRANGE the gem lettuce onto a serving platter.
- SCATTER OVER the rocket leaves, followed by the sugar snap peas, tomato, sliced red onion, tuna and capsicum.
- CUT the boiled eggs in half, then arrange over the top of the salad.
- SCATTER with capers, olives and fresh basil.
- MIX the dressing ingredients together. Taste and adjust where needed.
- POUR the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- ADD a little black pepper if needed.
- SERVE with good crusty bread and enjoy.
Notes + Inspiration
Serve with good quality sourdough to mop up the punchy red wine dressing — it’s worth it.
For extra protein, add extra tuna, or a soft and creamy cannellini beans. Swap baby gem for cos or butter lettuce.
Add steamed new potatoes.
