Niçoise Salad
About This Course
Explore the classic French Niçoise Salad—a composed masterpiece of seared tuna, crisp haricots verts, tender baby potatoes, and briny olives, all dressed in a bright Dijon-vinaigrette. This lesson teaches you how to assemble each component for peak freshness and plate it like a Provençal café.
Learning Objectives
How to cook baby potatoes to a tender yet firm “bite”
Blanching haricot verts (thin green beans) for vibrant color and snap
Properly searing fresh tuna (or preparing high-quality canned tuna)
Crafting a classic Dijon-vinaigrette with shallots and garlic
Composing and plating a balanced, restaurant-style Niçoise
Material Includes
- Printable recipe card with ingredient timings and plating diagram
- Grocery shopping checklist organized by refrigerator, pantry, and produce
- Vinaigrette cheat-sheet with ratio adjustments and flavor variations
Requirements
- 200 g (7 oz) green beans (haricots verts), trimmed and blanched
- 3–4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), boiled, cooled, and sliced or halved
- 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (or 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved)
- 1 small head Romaine lettuce or butter lettuce, torn
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 1 can (approx. 120–150 g) tuna in olive oil, drained (or use grilled fresh tuna, sliced)
- 8–10 small Niçoise or Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 4–6 anchovy fillets (optional)
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced (optional)
- Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Target Audience
- Home cooks eager to master a timeless French salad
- Seafood lovers seeking light but protein-packed meals
- Busy professionals looking for elegant meal-prep ideas
- Entertainers hosting summer gatherings or casual dinner parties
Curriculum
3 Lessons3h 30m
Potatoes & Beans Prep
Cooking baby potatoes to tender-firm “bite”
Blanching and shocking haricot verts for vibrant color
Starch & Vegetable Fundamentals
Tuna & Protein Techniques
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Material Includes
- Printable recipe card with ingredient timings and plating diagram
- Grocery shopping checklist organized by refrigerator, pantry, and produce
- Vinaigrette cheat-sheet with ratio adjustments and flavor variations
