Nicoise salad
(from anaissnaps’s recipe box)
Protein: 28.5 g
Fat: 19.5 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Kilojoules: 1290
Calories: 308
Fiber: 4g
Source: http://www.teresacutter.com/2011/10/my-nicoise-salad/
Serves 4 peopleCategories: salad, untried, vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 handfuls leafy greens, washed
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 small cucumber, chopped
- 2 red capsicum, chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered
- bunch chopped parsley
- 285 g tuna in spring water, drained
- French Dressing
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 45 ml cold pressed olive oil
Directions
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Combine all the ingredients for the salad base into a large bowl.
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Make the dressing by mixing the red wine vinegar and mustard first, then whisk in the olive oil until creamy looking. Add a touch more oil if you want a milder dressing.
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Pour over the salad and mix through just before enjoying.