French influences turn ordinary tuna into Kosher Tuna Nicoise–an easy-to-make salad that’s elegant, flavorful, and fancy enough for company.

The Backstory: Tuna can be used in so many different ways. It can be served as a dip with crackers, a casserole, or a good old standby, a tuna sandwich or a tuna melt. This particular recipe calls for either fresh cooked tuna or canned tuna. In the expensive restaurants it is usually made with fresh tuna. That is also reflected in the price. Tuna Nicoise has been popularized over the years to become a staple in many Jewish (and non-Jewish) delis and just about every diner and family restaurant in the country. It’s practically a staple salad, right next to the Chef and Caesar salad. More of the Backstory after the recipe…

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Salad Nicoise/Fancy Tuna Salad

With all that is going on in this salad, it is hard to pinpoint what stands out. The array of ingredients gives it a kaleidoscope of color. The different tastes of the veggies mixed with the dressing is the final touch to an enjoyable dish.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard, to taste
• 1 tbsp. milk
• 1/2 lb. small red potatoes boiled and cut into slices
• 1 small red pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 1/4+ cup small cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/4 cup red onions, cut into rings or diced
• 4 hard boiled eggs, cut ino quarters
• 4 anchovies, sliced optional
• 1+ large bag of salad greens your choice of greens
• 1+ cup canned tuna in water, drained and flaked or 8+ ounces fresh tuna cooked and cut into large chunks
• 1 cup fresh string beans, cooked and drained

Instructions

1. Leave the bag of salad greens in the refrigerator until ready to serve. In a deep salad bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, and milk together. Add the other ingredients except the salad greens and hard boiled egg quarters. Toss to coat with the mayonnaise mixture. Cover and put into the refrigerator, to chill.
2. When chilled, take out and set aside. On a large platter arrange the bag of salad greens. Distribute the salad mixture evenly over the greens. Arrange the hard boiled eggs around the salad and serve.

…The Backstory continues: This recipe is pretty close to the traditional one associated with French cuisine. Yet this tuna salad is just as American as apple pie. Which ever way you plan on preparing this dish, it will be a healthy, hearty meal. Just add some crusty bread and enjoy.

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I'm a domestic goddess who got my 'PhD' in Home Ec in the early 1960s. I was married for 52 years and have six grandchildren. If it were up to me, everything would be fried. Including chocolate.

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