Green Bean and Tuna Niçoise Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

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A vibrant Niçoise salad featuring tender green beans, flaked canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and a delicate shallot vinaigrette. This french-inspired french ready in about 30 minutes pairs drained canned tuna in olive oil, green beans, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.4 (15 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 French cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 3 large eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 10 minutes; transfer eggs to cold water to cool, peel, and quarter.
  2. Step 2: Trim and blanch 7 oz green beans in boiling salted water for 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp; drain and cool under cold running water.
  3. Step 3: Finely mince 1 small shallot and whisk together with 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a vinaigrette.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine drained 6 oz canned tuna flaked into chunks, blanched green beans, 12 cherry tomato halves, 1/4 cup Niçoise olives, and quartered eggs.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the shallot vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine all flavors evenly before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Green Bean and Tuna Niçoise Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Green Bean and Tuna Niçoise Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep green beans from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Green Bean and Tuna Niçoise Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Green Bean and Tuna Niçoise Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Green Bean and Tuna Niçoise Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette?

French french like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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