Low Carbohydrate Salad Nicoise

Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant Low Carbohydrate Salad Niçoise, a refreshing twist on the classic French favorite. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, tender steamed green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, this salad is a medley of flavors and textures. Protein-packed tuna in olive oil and briny Kalamata olives bring a savory richness, while thinly sliced radishes and fresh parsley add a zesty crunch and herbal brightness. Tied together with a tangy homemade Dijon mustard dressing, this low-carb recipe is not only simple to prepare in just 20 minutes but also keto-friendly and bursting with wholesome goodness. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant dinner for two, it's a delicious way to nourish your body while delighting your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Green beans, trimmed and steamed
• 0.33 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 2 Hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
• 4 oz Canned tuna in olive oil, drained
• 0.5 cup Radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by preparing the green beans: Trim the ends and steam them for about 5 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Set them aside to cool.

Step 2

2. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 3

3. On two large serving plates or a platter, arrange the romaine lettuce as the base.

Step 4

4. Evenly distribute the cherry tomatoes, steamed green beans, Kalamata olives, hard-boiled egg quarters, radish slices, and tuna over the lettuce.

Step 5

5. Drizzle the prepared Dijon dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 6

6. Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.

Step 7

7. Serve the Low Carbohydrate Salad Nicoise immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1173.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1035.1

Total Fat 73.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 432.0mg	0%
Sodium 3181.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 57.6g	0%

Vitamin D 178.7IU	0%
Calcium 380.9mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2581.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 16.9%