Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe

Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe

  • 1 pound new potatoes, halved
  • 1/3 pound fine green beans
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 ripe vine tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna steak in brine, drained
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 ounce pitted black olives
  • For the dressing:
  • 6 tablespoons Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon castor sugar
  1. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
  2. Cook the beans in boiling water for 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
  3. Place the eggs in a small pan, cover with cold water and slowly bring to the boil. Simmer for 6 minutes, drain, rinse in cold water. Shell the eggs and cut into quarters.
  4. Place the potatoes, beans and eggs together in a large salad bowl with the remaining ingredients.
  5. To make the dressing, place all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together with a fork.
  6. To serve, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to mix.