Salad Nicoise

A hearty salad. May eat like a salad or place in roll or
bread like a sandwich. Rebecca Child

Description: Ingredients: 1 lb. new potatoes, or all-purpose potatoes 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 8 ounces fresh green beans 1 crisp head of lettuce 1 1/2 cups flaked cooked tuna or salmon 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 1/4 cup sliced green onion or chopped red onion 1/4 cup olives (optional) 1 can anchovies (I optionally left this out of mine) Nicoise Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 teaspoons vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon or brown mustard a pinch of salt and pepper Dressing Variation: Add to dressing above: 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon snipped fresh/1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon. Dressing Variation: 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 anchovy, chopped fine (optional) Directions: Wash green beans; remove ends and strings. In a large saucepan cook green beans for about 6 to 7 minutes. In another pan, cook potatoes, covered, in a small amount of lightly salted boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes or just until tender. Drain. If using all- purpose potato, peel while warm and cut into 1/2- inch cubes. Arrange large lettuce leaves on the bottom of a large salad bowl or line 4 individual salad plates. Put the potatoes, beans, tuna, tomatoes, onions, and anchovies on top. Drizzle on the dressing. Then, top with the eggs and olives. Number Of Servings:4 Preparation Time:20-35 minutes