I couldn't decide what to fix for dinner last night. Then I remembered that I had one jar of tuna left that my husband's cousins had given us from their catch in Mexico. So I decided to fix a Nicoise Salad. Minus the olives (I forgot to put any on the salad). A quick stop at the store on the way home for some green beans and eggs. I didn't follow any recipe-just made a simple dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, parsley,garlic,salt, pepper, and some caper juice. I hard boiled some eggs, blanched green beans, and cooked a couple of potatoes until soft. That was placed on top of lettuce that was tossed with the dressing, then tomato wedges were added and capers were sprinkled on top. Maybe this isn't a true Nicoise, but I love this salad. I sometimes make it with a simple salmon fillet on top instead of the tuna. A healthy, delicious dinner with a slice of toasted bread and a glass of wine.
Comments (8)
I haven't had a salad
nicoise in a long time. This is a good reminder...mmmm love your photos. They make me so hungry.
Posted by Barb Cabot | February 6, 2009 5:38 AM
Posted on February 6, 2009 05:38
That looks delicious! I love salads.
Posted by candi | February 6, 2009 7:04 AM
Posted on February 6, 2009 07:04
Nothing like a good nicoise salad in the summer. Never think about having it in the winter...
Posted by Kim | February 6, 2009 12:17 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 12:17
Yum. We also often have a nicoise-like salad for dinner. I like some crumbles of blue or goat cheese for more tang sometimes. I love all the different flavors in each forkful.
Posted by Amy | February 6, 2009 1:05 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 13:05
Ooooooooooooohhhh! That looks absolutely delish! I'll be making this very soon!
Posted by Donna | February 6, 2009 1:24 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 13:24
Yet another beautiful Cindy photo! I haven't had Nicoise in ages. Time to go buy some tuna.
Posted by Deborah | February 6, 2009 5:19 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 17:19
OK, I'm on my way for lunch~
I love this photo! Even though I've just finished dinner, I am now hungry again!
Posted by Brenda | February 6, 2009 7:07 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 19:07
Now I am craving hard boiled eggs...
Posted by Chiocciola | February 8, 2009 6:42 PM
Posted on February 8, 2009 18:42