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Tuna, Potato & Green Bean Niçoise Salad



If you’re craving a vibrant, brain-nourishing meal, this roasted-vegetable twist on the classic Niçoise salad checks all the boxes. Think golden, caramelized potatoes and crisp-tender green beans, paired with wild-caught tuna, briny olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and perfectly cooked eggs—tossed with a zingy red-wine-vinegar vinaigrette. Inspired by the MIND Diet’s focus on real, nutrient-rich ingredients, this salad is both nourishing and satisfying—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunch.

Tuna, Potato & Green Bean Niçoise Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 lb potatoes, small, halved
  • 8 oz green beans, trimmed
  • 3 eggs, optional
  • 10 oz wild-caught tuna
  • 1/2 cup olives
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 small cucumber, quartered and thinly sliced

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Toss potatoes with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread evenly on the sheet and roast 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and tender.
  3. After 15 minutes, toss green beans with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and roast 8-10 minutes, until crisp-tender.
  4. Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer 8-9 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel and cut into halves or quarters.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. On a platter or large shallow bowl, arrange salad greens.
  7. Top with potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, tuna chunks, olives, and eggs.
  8. Drizzle with vinaigrette (or serve on the side).


Published: Aug 18, 2025