Nicoise-Inspired Salad
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Low carb and packed with protein, this simpler version of Salade Nicoise relies on pantry staples, and can be eaten on it's own or paired with another side for a more filling meal. You can sub ingredients for what you have on hand—use any kind of salad green instead of arugula; any kind of olive will work, or sub something like capers or feta cheese for the same savory, briny flavor; instead of tomatoes (or in addition!) you could use bell peppers, cucumber, sugar snap peas, or any other fresh vegetables. If you don't have bottled dressing, you can make a simple vinaigrette with lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper.
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- Prep time
- 8 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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2 cups
Ingredients
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arugula or other salad greens
- 1 (5-oz) package
- 1 (5-oz) package
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light Italian salad dressing (divided)
- 1/3 cup
- 78 g
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hard-boiled eggs (peeled and quartered lengthwise)
- 4
- 4
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canned, sliced black olives (or any other olive) (drained)
- 1/4 cup
- 59 g
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tuna packed in water (drained and flaked with a fork)
- 1 (5-oz) can
- 1 (5-oz) can
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grape tomatoes
- 2 cup
- 473 g
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Directions
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In a large bowl, add the lettuce and 3 Tbsp of the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Arrange on a platter or individual plates.
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Top the salad with the eggs, olives, tuna, and tomatoes. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and serve.