“This is a lovely adaptation of Nicoise Salad from a low carb recipe book I have.The recipe calls for 175g grilled tuna steak, however I used a tin of Ocean Rise Yellow Fin Tuna Slices in olive oil with chilli (sold by Aldi in OZ). Using a tuna in olive oil enables you to use the oil from the can to make a lovely spicy salad dressing. My DH and I both enjoyed this very much and it is so quick and easy to make and low carb to boot!
Note: I made this again with other tinned tuna and I have to admit that the results are much better using the olive oil that the tuna has been canned in.”
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
- 4
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115
g green beans, halved
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115
g mixed salad greens
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1⁄2
lebanese cucumber, sliced
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4
tomatoes, quartered
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100
g yellow fin tuna, slices in olive oil with chili
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50
g anchovies, halved lengthways
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4
hard-boiled eggs, then cut into quarters
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1⁄2
bunch small radish (optional)
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1⁄2
cup black olives
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salt & ground black pepper
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Dressing
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olive oil drained from can tuna
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2
garlic cloves, crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1
tablespoon white wine vinegar
directions
- Whisk all ingredients for the dressing together and season to taste.
- Cook the beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, so they are just tender.
- Combine the salad leaves, sliced cucumber,tomatoes and beans in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the tuna slices, anchovies, eggs,radishes and olives over the salad.
- Pour over the dressing and toss to combine.
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Delicious and classic! I made as directed leaving out the anchovies when serving my teenager. Thanks, Good Looking Cooking! Made for PAC Spring 2010.
