Layered “NorCal” Nicoise Salad

Description

I love a good Nicoise salad, and the potatoes, green beans, olives, tomatoes, and chopped egg are perfect for layering. The salad amounts listed are just estimates and can be tweaked to your individual taste.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces tender, thin green beans
  • 1 Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 ounces oil-packed tuna, drained
  • ½ cup cherry tomato halves
  • ½ cup pitted nicoise olives
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
  • 1 anchovy fillet (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 anchovy fillets (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
  • ¼ cup ripe avocado
  • ⅓ cup olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 8 mins

Total Time: 33 mins

Servings: 1

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