Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Chicken Nicoise Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved (about 1 cup)
DRESSING:


1/4 cup olive oil
2 TSPs grated lemon zest
2 TBSPs lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 TSP Dijon mustard
1/8 TSP salt
Dash pepper
SALAD:


1 can (5 ounces) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 TBSPs sliced ripe olives, drained
1 TSP capers, rinsed and drained
2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwest-style grilled chicken breast strips
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 hard-boiled large eggs, cut into wedges

Recipe Instructions:

In a saucepan, cook green beans in boiling water just until crisp-tender.
Remove and immediately drop into ice water to cool.
Drain; pat dry.

Meanwhile, whisk together dressing ingredients.
In a small bowl, lightly toss tuna with olives and capers.

Line platter with salad greens; top with tuna mixture, green beans and remaining ingredients.
Serve with dressing.

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