Try This Under-300 Calorie Salad! Imagine youre lunching in Nice as you enjoy this delicious tuna salad! Anchovies are optional! START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh green beans 5 cups packaged European-style torn mixed salad greens 1 6-ounce can chunk white tuna (packed in water), drained and broken into chunks 4 medium tomatoes, quartered 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices 4 anchovy fillets, drained, rinsed, and patted dry (optional) 3/4 cup pitted ripe olives 1 recipe Niçoise Dressing Instructions: 1. Wash green beans; remove ends and strings. Leave beans whole or snap in half. In a covered medium saucepan, cook green beans in a small amount of boiling, lightly salted water about 5 minutes or just until tender. Drain and place in ice water until chilled; drain well. If desired, cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. 2. Place salad greens on a large platter or 4 serving plates. Arrange green beans, tuna, tomatoes, and eggs on the greens. Sprinkle with parsley and green onions. If desired, top with anchovy fillets. Top with olives. Drizzle Niçoise Dressing over all. Niçoise Dressing: In a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Whisk together until combined. Nutrition Facts per serving: 260 cal., 17 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 124 mg chol., 570 mg sodium, 12 g carbo., 5 g fiber, 16 g pro.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:08:00 +0000
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