To make a single serving of this delicious and healthy Nicoise Salad, follow these steps:
- Start by adding water and salt to a pot, and bring it to a boil.
- Cut the ends off the green beans, and add them to the pot. Boil for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender.
- Peel and chop a medium-sized carrot into circles, and boil them in another pot for 4-5 minutes.
- While the vegetables are boiling, slice the radishes into rounds, and cut the grape tomatoes in half.
- Cut the lettuce into small pieces.
- Boil an egg for 12 minutes, then place it under cold water before peeling it and cutting it into quarters.
- Drain the canned tuna.
- Once the green beans and carrots are cooked, blanch the green beans to preserve their color and texture, and transfer the boiled carrot to a plate.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp white vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Prepare your plate, and assemble the salad by placing the lettuce on the bottom, then add the green beans, boiled carrots, radishes, grape tomatoes, boiled egg, and canned tuna.
- Drizzle the dressing over the top, and serve.
Note: This recipe serves one person. Double the ingredients if you want to make more. The total nutritional value of the Nicoise Salad is 320 calories, 16g carbohydrates, 39g protein, and 11g fat. You can substitute the dressing with your favorite one if you prefer.
