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Canned Tuna Nicoise Salad

Canned tuna, red potatoes, green beans, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, and olives come together in this fresh and filling salad for two.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canned tuna fish, meal prep, red potatoes, salad, tuna nicoise salad
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Lois

Ingredients

  • 2 small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, hard-boiled
  • 5 ounces fresh lettuce, about 4 cups
  • 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans tuna, packed in water, drained
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ½ cup green olives

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Toss the red potatoes with the olive oil and salt until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and fork-tender. Set aside to cool slightly.

Prepare the Salad Ingredients

  • Cook the green beans until crisp-tender, then drain and allow them to cool.
  • Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them into quarters lengthwise.
  • Drain the tuna and gently break it into smaller pieces with a fork.

Assemble the Salad

  • Divide the lettuce between two plates or bowls.
  • Arrange the roasted potatoes, green beans, grape tomatoes, green olives, hard-boiled eggs, and tuna over the greens.
  • Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve with your favorite salad dressing.

Notes

Tips

  • Let the potatoes, green beans, and eggs cool before adding them to the salad so the greens stay crisp.
  • Drain the tuna well before adding it to the salad.
  • Add the dressing just before serving.

Storage & Make Ahead

  • Store the ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • The potatoes, eggs, and green beans can be prepared ahead, then the salad can be assembled when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 328mg | Sodium: 995mg | Potassium: 1576mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7797IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 5mg