Salad Nicoise

This is a take on the classic French dish and is great for your lunchbox, a light meal or an accompaniment to any meal. If fresh tuna steaks are not available then canned tuna in spring water is a good alternative.

Preparation Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 10 min.
Servings: 4

Nutritional Information (Amount per serving)

Protein 15.1 g
Carbohydrates 7.9 g
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g
Fat- Total 11.3 g
Saturated 2.4 g

INGREDIENTS

100g -200g piece fresh tuna, chopped into even sized pieces
1 bunch of asparagus tips
4 little gem lettuces
200g washed baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons black olives
150g cherry tomatoes halved
4 hard boiled eggs, quartered

For the dressing
1teaspoon Dijon mustard
1tablespoon olive oil
2teaspoons cider vinegar

PREPARATION

Place eggs in pan of boiling water then heat griddle pan on high heat until very hot. Add tuna chunks and sear for 2-3 minutes, then turn and do the other side for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and put to one side. In another pan,bring water to a boil and add the asparagus tips for 2 minutes until just tender. Remove from heat and plunge into cold water to stop them overcooking. Remove eggs, and also place them in cold water to cool. In a large bowl, arrange all the other ingredients, apart from the dressing ingredients, and mix in the tuna and asparagus as you go. Peel the eggs, quarter them and add to the bowl. For the dressing, place the dressing ingredients in a am jar and shake to mix. Sprinkle over the top of the salad and serve.


Onion Salad and Goats Cheese	Chicken in tomato sauce	Tuna-stuffed cold tomatoes	Green salad with mozzarella
This is a fairly unusual Spanish recipe with sweet and moorish onions. The creamy goats cheese sets it off perfectly and it can be served with a crusty loaf to enhance the meal and make it a filling lunch.	Chicken in tomato sauce is a common dish in Greek cuisine, but it is not a boring one. dish. You can add spices to burst with flavours and accompany it with rice or vegetables.	This is a fresh and light dish, that makes a great main course for lunch or can replace a salad. It doesn't require cooking, so it is not only easy to make, but also the perfect meal to take with you at the office.	This fresh salad is full of essential vitamins and minerals from the green leaves and contains protein from the cheese. The dull taste of the mozzarella cheese brings out juicy flavors, along with the tomatoes.