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Tuna Nicoise salad

Ingredients

  • 200g green beans, trimmed
  • 2 little gem lettuces, leaves separated
  • 100g each of red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 x small cans tuna in spring water, drained
  • 4 eggs, boiled and halved

For the dressing:

  • 4 tbsp fat-free vinaigrette
  • 1 level tsp honey
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 level tbsp wholegrain mustard

Method

  1. Blanch the green beans in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain and transfer to a large bowl with the lettuce, cherry tomatoes and red onion.
  2. Break the tuna into bite-size pieces and add to the salad ingredients along with the boiled egg halves.
  3. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and season lightly. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to mix.
  4. Cool, cover and chill until you’re ready to eat.

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