Nicoise-Inspired Salad

Low carb and packed with protein, this simpler version of Salade Nicoise relies on pantry staples, and can be eaten on it's own or paired with another side for a more filling meal. You can sub ingredients for what you have on hand—use any kind of salad green instead of arugula; any kind of olive will work, or sub something like capers or feta cheese for the same savory, briny flavor; instead of tomatoes (or in addition!) you could use bell peppers, cucumber, sugar snap peas, or any other fresh vegetables. If you don't have bottled dressing, you can make a simple vinaigrette with lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper.

📝 Ingredients

• arugula 5.00 oz arugula or other salad greens 1 (5-oz) package
• light Italian salad dressing 0.33 cup divided
• eggs 4.00 large hard-boiled eggs peeled and quartered lengthwise
• black olives 0.25 cup canned
• sliced black olives (or any other olive) drained
• tuna packed in water 1.00 cup drained and flaked with a fork 1 (5-oz) can
• grape tomatoes 2.00 cup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl
2. 2add the lettuce and 3 Tbsp of the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Arrange on a platter or individual plates.
3. 3Top the salad with the eggs
4. 4olives
5. 5tuna
6. 6and tomatoes. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and serve.