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Keto French Tuna Niçoise Salad Recipe

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A fresh, filling Keto French Tuna Niçoise Salad packed with tuna, eggs, crisp veggies, olives, and a simple mustard dressing. Quick to make, low in carbs, and perfect for anyone following a keto diet. Ready in under 20 minutes!

Ingredients

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  • 1 can tuna in olive oil (drained, reserve oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 150g green beans, trimmed
  • 6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 10 Kalamata olives or black olives
  • 2–3 anchovy fillets (optional)
  • A few romaine or butter lettuce leaves

For Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add eggs and boil for 7-9 minutes. Transfer to cold water, peel, and set aside.
  2. Blanch the green beans: In the same pot, boil green beans for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and vinegar in a small bowl.
  4. Prep the veggies: Slice tomatoes, onions, and tear lettuce leaves.
  5. Assemble the salad: Layer lettuce on a plate, top with green beans, tomatoes, olives, red onions, tuna, anchovies, and sliced eggs.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Swap tuna for grilled chicken or salmon if preferred.
  • Add avocado for extra healthy fats.
  • Keep blanched beans and boiled eggs in fridge for meal prep.
  • Use leftover tuna oil in dressing for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-french-tuna-nicoise-salad/