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Niçoise Salad, a French recipe
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Niçoise Salad

A classic French salad with tomatoes, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and anchovies, dressed with olive oil.

By CuocoMitra · Published · Updated 29 July 2026

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Serves
4
Per serving
259kcal
Difficulty
easy

Niçoise Salad is a easy French recipe that serves 4 and takes 25 minutes (15 minutes prep, 10 minutes cooking). It uses 10 ingredients across 4 steps. Each serving provides about 259.03 calories.

Ingredients

10 ingredients for 4 servings. Open any ingredient for its nutrition detail.

  • Garden tomatoRipe, such as Roma or vine tomatoes400 g

    Solanum lycopersicum

    VegetablesFruit vegetables

    In this recipe: 400 g, Ripe, such as Roma or vine tomatoes

    Per 100 g

    Calories15 kcal
    Protein0.98g
    Carbs2.98g
    Fat0.26g
    Fiber0.7g

    Common portions

    cup, chopped 1 undetermined139 g
    tomato 1 undetermined212 g
    Flavor enhancerAcidBase ingredientSweetAcidicUmami
  • Canned Tuna in Olive OilCanned tuna in olive oil, drained200 g
    SeafoodCanned fish

    In this recipe: 200 g, Canned tuna in olive oil, drained

    Per 100 g

    Calories198 kcal
    Protein29g
    Carbs0g
    Fat8g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    100 g100 g
    drained 1 can80 g
    1 tbsp15 g
    Main proteinFishySavouryUmamiFlakyMoist
  • EggsHard-boiled4 qty

    Eggs

    Eggs

    In this recipe: 4 qty, Hard-boiled

    Per 100 g

    Calories130.98 kcal
    Protein9.87g
    Carbs9.93g
    Fat5.34g
    Fiber—

    Common portions

    yolk 1 egg17 g
    BinderMain proteinEmulsifierSavoryUmamiSulfurous
  • Niçoise OliveNiçoise olives, or Kalamata olives100 g

    Olea europaea

    Fruits and Fruit JuicesOlives

    In this recipe: 100 g, Niçoise olives, or Kalamata olives

    Per 100 g

    Calories150 kcal
    Protein1g
    Carbs6g
    Fat15g
    Fiber3.3g

    Common portions

    100 g100 g
    1 piece3 g
    1 tbsp15 g
    FlavoringGarnishUmami builderBrinySaltySavory
  • Canned European Anchovy in Oil (Drained Solids)Salt-packed anchovies, rinsed and filleted50 g

    Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids

    Finfish and Shellfish Productssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 50 g, Salt-packed anchovies, rinsed and filleted

    Per 100 g

    Calories210 kcal
    Protein28.9g
    Carbs0g
    Fat9.71g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    anchovy 1 undetermined4 g
    anchovies 5 undetermined20 g
    oz, boneless 1 undetermined28.35 g
    can (2 oz) 1 undetermined45 g
    Umami builderFlavor enhancerSalt sourceBrinyUmamiFishy
  • Olive OilExtra virgin olive oil60 ml

    Oil, olive, salad or cooking

    Fats and Oilssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 60 ml, Extra virgin olive oil

    Per 100 g

    Calories884 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs0g
    Fat100g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    tsp 1 undetermined4.5 g
    tablespoon 1 undetermined13.5 g
    cup 1 undetermined216 g
    Fat sourceCooking mediumFlavor enhancerFruityMildSilky
  • Red Wine VinegarFor the dressing15 ml

    Vinegar, red wine

    Herbs & Spicessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 15 ml, For the dressing

    Per 100 g

    Calories19 kcal
    Protein0.04g
    Carbs0.27g
    Fat0g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    tsp 1 undetermined5 g
    tbsp 1 undetermined14.9 g
    cup 1 undetermined239 g
    AcidFlavor enhancerMarinade baseSourAcidicFruity
  • Fresh BasilChopped, for garnish15 g

    Basil, fresh

    Herbs & Spicessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 15 g, Chopped, for garnish

    Per 100 g

    Calories23 kcal
    Protein3.15g
    Carbs2.65g
    Fat0.64g
    Fiber1.6g

    Common portions

    leaves 5 undetermined2.5 g
    tbsp, chopped 2 undetermined5.3 g
    cup leaves, whole 0.25 undetermined6 g
    AromaticGarnishFlavor enhancerAromaticSweetPeppery
  • Plain SaltTo taste2 g

    PLAIN SALT

    Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizerssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 2 g, To taste

    Per 100 g

    Calories0 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs0g
    Fat0g
    Fiber—

    Common portions

    1 g1.5 g
    Flavor enhancerSeasoningSaltyGrittyCrystalline
  • Black PepperFreshly ground, to taste1 g

    Spices, pepper, black

    Herbs & Spicessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 1 g, Freshly ground, to taste

    Per 100 g

    Calories251 kcal
    Protein10.4g
    Carbs64g
    Fat3.26g
    Fiber25.3g

    Common portions

    dash 1 undetermined0.1 g
    tsp, ground 1 undetermined2.3 g
    tsp, whole 1 undetermined2.9 g
    tbsp, ground 1 undetermined6.9 g
    SeasoningFlavor enhancerAromaticSpicyPungentEarthy

What you’ll need

7 tools across 4 steps.

  • knife (if cutting)Essentialstep 1
  • Cutting boardEssentialstep 1
  • pot (optional for boiling)Essentialstep 1
  • plateEssentialstep 2
  • WhiskEssentialstep 2
  • lidsEssentialstep 3
  • platterstep 3

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash and chop the tomatoes into wedges. Hard-boil the eggs for 8-10 minutes, then peel and quarter them. Drain the tuna. Rinse and fillet the anchovies if using salt-packed ones.

    Ensure the eggs are properly hard-boiled to prevent a runny yolk in the salad.

    Timer: 10 minknife (if cutting)Cutting boardpot (optional for boiling)
  2. 2

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

    Adjust the amount of vinegar to your taste. You can also add a clove of minced garlic for extra flavor.

    Timer: 2 minplateWhisk
  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    Arrange the tomatoes, tuna, eggs, olives, and anchovies on a platter or individual plates. Drizzle with the dressing. Garnish with fresh fresh basil.

    For a more traditional presentation, arrange the ingredients in separate sections on the platter.

    Timer: 3 minplatterlids
  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve immediately. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.

    You can add other vegetables like green beans, bell peppers, or cucumbers to customize the salad to your liking.

Nutrition

Per serving, across 4 servings.

Nutrition for Niçoise Salad, per serving and for the whole recipe
NutrientPer servingWhole recipe
Calories259 kcal1036.1 kcal
Protein9.8 g39.2 g
Carbohydrates9.7 g38.6 g
Fat20.7 g82.6 g
Fibre1.2 g4.7 g
Sodium917.2 mg3668.7 mg

Computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand, with 100% of ingredients matched. Treat it as a close estimate, not a clinical figure.

How it tastes

Heat 1 of 5from black pepperSavorySaltyUmamiTangyCitrusyEarthyPepperyBitter
Salty
4 out of 5
Sweet
1 out of 5
Sour
2 out of 5
Bitter
1 out of 5
Umami
4 out of 5
Spicy
1 out of 5
Herbal
2 out of 5
Rich
3 out of 5

Texture

SoftJuicyTenderSilky

Mood

Light freshHealthy feelFamily style

Good for

LunchDinner

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Questions about this recipe

How long does Niçoise Salad take to make?
About 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many calories are in Niçoise Salad?
Roughly 259.03 calories per serving, based on 4 servings. Each serving also has 9.79g protein, 9.65g carbohydrates, 20.65g fat. These figures are computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand.
Is Niçoise Salad vegetarian or vegan?
No. This recipe contains meat, poultry or seafood, so it is neither vegetarian nor vegan.
What equipment do I need for Niçoise Salad?
knife (if cutting), Cutting board, pot (optional for boiling), plate, Whisk, lids. Every tool the recipe calls for is listed above with the steps that use it.
How spicy is Niçoise Salad?
It registers 1 out of 5 on heat. The heat comes from black pepper.

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