Recipe byThe ZestyPlate Kitchen
A fresh French salad of crisp roasted potatoes, tuna, eggs, spinach and onion in a sharp caper and red wine vinegar dressing.
This tuna nicoise leans on French ideas but keeps things easy: crisp roasted potatoes, soft-boiled eggs, tuna and greens tossed in a sharp caper dressing. It is filling enough to stand as a main, yet still feels fresh and bright. A good lunch for a warm day, and quick to put together.
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Prep 15 min
Cook 25 min
Total 40 min
Easy
Scale:
- 450g Potatoes
- 2 tblsp Olive Oil
- 4 Eggs
- 1 tbls Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tblsp Capers
- 50g Sunflower Oil
- ½ Red Onions
- 100g Spinach
- 400g Tuna
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Toss the potatoes with 2 tsp oil and a little seasoning, spread them on a large baking tray, and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until crisp, golden and cooked through.
- While they roast, put the eggs in a small pan of water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes depending on how you like them. Drop them into cold water for a few minutes, then peel and halve.
- In a large salad bowl, whisk the remaining oil with the red wine vinegar, capers and chopped tomatoes. Season, then add the onion, spinach, tuna and potatoes and toss gently. Lay the eggs on top and serve right away.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Roast the potatoes until they are properly crisp and golden; soft potatoes let the whole plate down.
- Time the eggs to suit you. Eight to ten minutes gives a yolk that is just set rather than chalky.
- Make the dressing sharp, with plenty of capers and vinegar, so it cuts through the potatoes and tuna.
- Fold everything together gently and lay the eggs on last so they stay in one piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A seared tuna steak, sliced, is a lovely step up. Good tinned tuna keeps it quick and cheap, though.
Get the components ready in advance, but only assemble and dress it just before serving so the leaves stay crisp.
Green beans, olives, anchovies and cherry tomatoes are all traditional. Add whatever you like the look of.
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