Ina Garten Tuna Salad Nicoise

Step 1

Boil the potatoes until they are tender. Drain and let them cool.

Step 2

Boil the eggs to your taste. Remove the eggs from the water and peel them. Slice the eggs in half.

Step 3

Blanch the beans in boiling water for approximately 3 minutes or until al dente. Place in cold water or ice water to prevent them from cooking further. Drain and pat dry for salad.

Step 4

Cut tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size.

Step 5

Rinse lettuce leaves and pat them dry.

Step 6

Remove tuna from the can and drain any liquid. keep tuna into large chunks if possible.

Step 7

Add the grated garlic, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper to the mason jar.

Step 8

Shake until well combined.

Step 9

You can use a large platter and place oak lettuce leaves on the bottom.

Step 10

Arrange other ingredients, such as green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, canned tuna, and hard-boiled eggs, evenly on the bottom.

Step 11

Put the olives on top.

Step 12

Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 13

Serve with niçoise salad dressing.