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Nicoise-Inspired Salad
8 min prep time
4servings
Recipe by
Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Source
Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Mittera Creative
How to Make Nicoise-Inspired Salad
Low carb and packed with protein, this simpler version of Salade Nicoise relies on pantry staples, and can be eaten on it's own or paired with another side for a more filling meal. You can sub ingredients for what you have on hand—use any kind of salad green instead of arugula; any kind of olive will work, or sub something like capers or feta cheese for the same savory, briny flavor; instead of tomatoes (or in addition!) you could use bell peppers, cucumber, sugar snap peas, or any other fresh vegetables. If you don't have bottled dressing, you can make a simple vinaigrette with lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper.
8 min prep time
4servings
2 cups
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a large bowl, add the lettuce and 3 Tbsp of the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Arrange on a platter or individual plates.
- Top the salad with the eggs, olives, tuna, and tomatoes. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and serve.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
2 cups
- Amount per serving Calories 200
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Total Fat
13g
- Saturated Fat 2.7g
- Cholesterol 190mg
- Sodium 320mg
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Total Carbohydrate
7g
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Total Sugars 4g
- Protein 14g
- Potassium 490mg
- Phosphorous 215mg
Ingredients
arugula or other salad greens
1 (5-oz) package
light Italian salad dressing (divided)
1/3 cup
hard-boiled eggs (peeled and quartered lengthwise)
4
canned, sliced black olives (or any other olive) (drained)
1/4 cup
tuna packed in water (drained and flaked with a fork)
1 (5-oz) can
grape tomatoes
2 cup
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