Quick Nicoise Salad

By Chez_Alexander

Like the classic French Salad Nicoise. Cooking the potato and beans together helps build it fast.

Ingredients

• 1 pound red potatoes (about 2 large), cubed
• 1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 6 cups torn romaine
• 4 hard-cooked large eggs, sliced
• 3 pouches (2-1/2 ounces each) light tuna in water
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until tender, adding green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain potatoes and beans; immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.

2. In a small bowl, combine salad dressing, lemon peel and pepper. Divide romaine among four plates; arrange potatoes, green beans, eggs, tuna and tomatoes over romaine. Serve with dressing mixture.

Makes 4 servings.