Julia Child’s Potato Salad Nicoise

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13
Julia Child's Potato Salad Nicoise Recipe
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Prep

45 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 garlic clove , forced through a press
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
fresh ground black pepper
fresh basil
4 medium white potatoes
1 tablespoon shallots or 1 tablespoon green onion , minced
salt
pepper
2 -3 tablespoons chicken broth
2 -3 tablespoons water
1/2 lb fresh green beans , cleaned and trimmed
1 large head boston lettuce , cleaned and chilled
4 tomatoes , quartered
3 hard-cooked eggs , peeled and quartered
2 ounces anchovies packed in oil , drained
2 -3 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup black olives
1 can tuna in water , drained
2 -3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
545
Sugar
6g
Fat
46g
Julia Child's Potato Salad Nicoise is a classic, French-inspired salad that combines the goodness of boiled potatoes, green beans, ripe tomatoes, lettuce leaves, hard-boiled eggs, canned tuna, olives, capers, and anchovies. The slightly sweet and creamy potatoes fused with the salty and briny anchovies create a perfect balance of flavors, textures, and nutrients. Plus, with the added crunch and color from the green beans and veggies, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the stomach. Whether you are looking for a healthy meal, a light lunch, or a summer picnic package, Julia Child's Potato Salad Nicoise is sure to win your heart.

Instructions

1.Start by boiling the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, salt, lemon juice, vinegar, dry mustard, and black pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette emulsifies.
3.Drain the potatoes, and when they are cool enough to handle, slice them and place them in a bowl. Add the minced shallots or green onions, and toss with enough vinaigrette to coat the potatoes.
4.In a separate pot of boiling salted water, cook the green beans until tender but still firm, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set their color. When they are cool, pat them dry with paper towels.
5.Arrange the chilled lettuce leaves on a platter. Add the dressed potatoes and green beans, and arrange the quartered tomatoes and eggs around the edges. Dot the salad with the anchovies, capers, and black olives. Flake the drained tuna over the top, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve chilled.

PROS

Julia Child’s Potato Salad Nicoise is a colorful, hearty, and flavorful salad that is perfect for lunch, dinner or even a picnic.
This classic recipe is loaded with nutrients and great taste that will win the hearts of all salad-lovers.

CONS

The potato salad Nicoise can be a calorie-dense meal because of its high-fat content.
Plus, it is quite time-consuming to prepare due to the various veggies that need to be cleaned and chopped.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium, and the green beans, tomatoes, lettuce, and eggs add additional vitamins and minerals. Olive oil is well known for its benefits to heart health, and the anchovies are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids that have been linked to reduce inflammation and improve cognitive function.

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