Tonnato Niçoise Salad
This easy recipe for a salad in a jar is our take on a nicoise salad that includes a homemade tuna mayonnaise.
Ingredients
- 1 can (7 oz/198 g) oil-packed light tuna
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tsp capers
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 lb (340 g) green beans, trimmed
- 8 cups (360 g) chicory or green leaf lettuce
- 3/4 lb (340 g) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cup (70 g) black or niçoise olives, pitted
Instructions
- In a blender, purée the tuna and egg yolk. Add the olive oil, lemon juice and capers. Process until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until the mayonnaise is completely chilled.
This easy recipe for a salad in a jar is our take on a nicoise salad that includes a homemade tuna mayonnaise.