Filed Under: Side, side-dish, south-american, steam, Under 20 Mins, vegetable, Vegetables

Niçoise Salad with Grilled Tuna

This is a variation of the classic French salade niçoise made with canned tuna. Get creative and try it with salmon or grilled chicken, too.

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April 8th, 2012

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Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 small red potatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 pounds green beans
  • 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 4 canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 Cups store-bought ranch dressing
  • 4 ounces tuna (4 each)
  • 14 Cups baby greens, washed and well drained
  • 4 whole green onions for garnish, optional
  • Directions
  • 1.

    In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam potatoes and green beans. Remove beans with tongs when tender but still crisp. Continue cooking potatoes until they can be pierced easily with a fork.

  • 2.

    Lightly spray a small skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and cook until tender but still slightly crunchy.

  • 3.

    Combine cooked onion, pepper, beans, and potatoes in a bowl with tomatoes, artichoke hearts and capers. Add dressing and mix well. Refrigerate, tightly covered, for about 10 minutes.

  • 4.

    Preheat broiler (or barbecue). Broil or grill fish for about 3 minutes per side.

  • 5.

    Add baby greens to vegetables and mix well.

  • 6.

    Divide salad among plates and top with tuna. Garnish plates with whole green onion, if desired.

  • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving (approximately): 280 calories, 5 g fat, 8 mg sodium, 29 g carbs, 31 g protein.
    Niçoise Salad with Grilled Tuna
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