Nicoise salad with capers
4
Points®
Total time: 35 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
This fresh and wholesome salad from the south of France is a handy stand-by. It's great in summer and the addition of potatoes makes it a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Potato(es)
200 g, preferably Coliban (1 large)
Green string beans
80 g, trimmed, halved lengthways
Cherry tomatoes
8 individual, halved
Fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup(s)
Tuna, canned in springwater, drained
155 g, (185g can)
Black olives, drained
40 g, (1/4 cup)
Capers, rinsed, drained
1 tbs
Olive oil
3 tsp
Vinegar
3 tsp
Boiled egg(s)
2 medium, quartered
Instructions
1
Place potato in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 10–15 minutes or until potato is just tender.
2
Add beans and cook for a further 1–2 minutes or until tender. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Peel and coarsely chop potato.
3
Place potato, beans, tomato, parsley, tuna, olives, capers, oil and vinegar in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to combine. Serve topped with egg.
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