There's something very satisfying about enjoying a meal that's both beautiful and tasty. This month, I offer you one that's beautiful, tasty and nutritious!
Salad Nicoise features a buffet-style plate filled with a sweet and sour potato salad, flaky bits of tuna, ripe tomatoes, crispy cucumber, strips of sweet pepper, wedges of hard-boiled egg and some choice black olives. Drizzle the whole plate with a tangy-sweet vinaigrette and you have a plate that's perfect for nibbling off of while relaxing on the back porch.
For a little variety, replace the tuna with grilled chicken, zucchini or portabella mushrooms. You could easily set out all of these ingredients and give your guests lettuce-lined plates and give them the opportunity to put together their own rendition of this light meal. No matter what they add, it's sure to be beautiful -- with ingredients this fresh and colorful, how could it be anything else?
Boil the potatoes and green beans until the potatoes are tender and the beans are crisp-tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a blender, combine mustard, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, water, tarragon and pepper. Process until thoroughly combined.
Toss together the potato mixture, onion slices and 1/4 cup of the dressing. Arrange the potato mixture on four lettuce-lined salad plates along with the tomatoes, cucumber slices, pepper strips, tuna, egg quarters and black olives. Drizzle with remaining dressing immediately before serving.
Variations: Use any of the following to replace or add to the salad:
grilled chicken
grilled zucchini
grilled portabella mushrooms
cherry or pear tomatoes
marinated mushrooms
marinated artichoke hearts
corn and black beans
yellow or orange bell peppers
Make a terrific summer buffet by placing bowls of the various ingredients in ice and allowing your guests to pick and choose their favorites! Iced tea and warm bread make perfect accompaniments.
There's something very satisfying about enjoying a meal that's both beautiful and tasty. This month, I offer you one that's beautiful, tasty and nutritious!
Salad Nicoise features a buffet-style plate filled with a sweet and sour potato salad, flaky bits of tuna, ripe tomatoes, crispy cucumber, strips of sweet pepper, wedges of hard-boiled egg and some choice black olives. Drizzle the whole plate with a tangy-sweet vinaigrette and you have a plate that's perfect for nibbling off of while relaxing on the back porch.
For a little variety, replace the tuna with grilled chicken, zucchini or portabella mushrooms. You could easily set out all of these ingredients and give your guests lettuce-lined plates and give them the opportunity to put together their own rendition of this light meal. No matter what they add, it's sure to be beautiful -- with ingredients this fresh and colorful, how could it be anything else?