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Keto Grilled Niçoise Salad Recipe

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A fresh, filling keto salad made with grilled tuna, boiled eggs, crisp green beans, leafy greens, and a quick homemade dressing. Easy to make, great for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, butter lettuce, spinach)

  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

  • 2 tuna steaks (5–6 oz each)

  • Olive oil (for brushing and dressing)

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 4–6 olives (black or green)

  • Optional: capers, dried herbs, garlic powder

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1–2 tbsp lemon juice

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add eggs and boil for 9–10 minutes. Cool and peel.

  2. In the same pot, boil green beans for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  3. Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl: mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk well.

  4. Heat grill pan or skillet until hot. Brush tuna with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill 2–3 minutes each side. Let rest.

  5. On a plate, layer greens, green beans, tomatoes, olives, onion, and egg slices.

  6. Slice tuna and place on top. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Notes

You can swap tuna for grilled chicken or canned tuna in olive oil. No green beans? Try steamed broccoli or asparagus. Make dressing ahead and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

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