Asian-Influenced Nicoise Salad Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

This Asian-influenced Nicoise salad is a refreshing twist on the classic French dish. It combines the traditional ingredients of tuna, green beans, potatoes, and eggs with Asian flavors like soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. The result is a vibrant and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of textures and flavors makes this dish a true crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients for Asian-Influenced Nicoise Salad Recipe

  • 1/4 pound Baby Potatoes, Halved
  • 2 ounce Green Beans, Trimmed
  • 1/4 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 0.13 Ed Onion, Thinly Sliced
  • 0.13 cup Kalamata Olives
  • 1/2 can Tuna, Drained
  • 1/2 Hard Boiled Eggs, Sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 tablespoon Grated Ginger
  • 1/2 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • as required Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish
  • as per your need Sesame Seeds, For Garnish

Directions: Asian-influenced Nicoise Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Start by boiling the potatoes until they are tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • STEP 2.In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to make the dressing.
  • STEP 3.In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and olives. Toss with the dressing until well coated.
  • STEP 4.Divide the salad onto plates and top with the seared tuna and hard-boiled eggs. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
  • STEP 5.Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to cook the potatoes until they are just tender. Overcooking them will result in a mushy texture.
  • For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the tuna with tofu or tempeh.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber or radishes for extra crunch and freshness.

Storage and Serving

  • This salad is best served immediately after assembling to maintain its freshness and crispness.
  • If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Before serving leftovers, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and flavors.
Nutrition
value
741
calories per serving
51 g Fat30 g Protein41 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    51g
  • Protein
    30g
  • Carbs
    41g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    41g
  • Protein
    30g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    51g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    122mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    723mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    8mg
  • Vitamin B6
    188mg
  • Vitamin B9
    1452mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    45mg
  • Vitamin E
    6mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    101mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    367mg
  • Selenium
    46mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp