A culinary classic, the traditional “salade niçoise” is instantly recognizable thanks to its combination of olives, tuna, and tomatoes. Our version doesn’t include hard-boiled eggs, but you can throw a few in for extra protein if you wish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fava beans, fresh (out of their pods) or frozen
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 oz (175g) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- bunch of fresh chives, finely chopped
- 12 black olives, pitted
- 12 salt-packed anchovies, rinsed, or flat anchovies in oil, drained
- 1 head of crisp lettuce, such as romaine, leaves separated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
How to Make It
- If using frozen fava beans, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- To make the dressing, put all the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar, season well with salt and black pepper, cover with the lid, and shake to blend.
- Put the tuna and tomatoes in a bowl, and drizzle with half of the dressing. Sprinkle in half of the fresh herbs, and season generously with salt and black pepper. Toss together. Now add the drained fava beans, olives, and anchovies, and mix gently.
- Line a bowl with the lettuce leaves, and arrange the tuna mixture on top. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, and sprinkle over the remaining herbs. Top with the scallions, and serve.
