This salad always reminds me of a fabulous weekend break in Nice where my boyfriend (now husband) and I enjoyed a fabulous Salad Nicoise in the city's old town.
It's a delicious salad that is said to have originated in Nice, and even took it's name from this beautiful city.
It was traditionally a simple salad of tomatoes, tuna and/or anchovies, hard boiled eggs and olive oil.
Today steamed green beans and cooked potatoes are often included as well, along with a dressing of vinaigrette.
My version sometimes includes potatoes, if I want a more substantial salad, but I also love to include steamed fine green beans, olives and capers.
6 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove (finely grated or crushed)
Seasoning
- Peel and finely grate the garlic clove.
- Place all of the dressing ingredients in a small jug or lidded jar and stir or shake well until the dressing has emulsified.
