Tuna Nicoise Salad with French Vinaigrette

Tuna Nicoise Salad with French Vinaigrette

andrewzimmern.com

This is my favorite niçoise salad. It's a classic and my go-to for weeknight meals and special occasion dinner parties.

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Cooking tools:

  • Microplane
  • Steamer basket
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Stove
  • Can opener
  • Serving platter
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, plus some zest
  • 1 large garlic clove, passed on a Microplane
  • 1 small shallot, minced very fine
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 to 3 heads baby gem lettuce leaves (or romaine)
  • 6 new potatoes, steamed and halved
  • 8 ounces green beans, steamed and cooled
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup niçoise olives
  • 3 eggs, boiled until jammy and halved (see note)
  • 1 jar anchovies
  • 18 ounces tinned imported tuna cooked/packed in olive oil
  • Fresh tarragon and parsley leaves

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