Salad Nicoise

12 Servings


Dressing
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, (optional)
2 teaspoons chopped thyme

Salad
2 pounds green beans, cut into medium sized pieces
4 stalks celery, thickly sliced
2 green bell peppers, cut into rings
16 ounces cherry tomatoes
5 red potatoes, cooked and sliced
21 ounces canned solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
3 ounces pitted black olives, sliced
10 green olives, sliced
1 red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/3 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

In a bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and stir vigorously with a wire whisk to mix well.
Cover and refrigerate.
Steam green beans until tender crisp. Drain and set aside.
Blanch celery by boiling it for 15 seconds.
Place green beans, celery and remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Add dressing, mix well and serve immediately.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 Calories from Fat 152
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 38% Protein 20% Carb. 42%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat              17   g     26%
Saturated Fat           2   g     11%
Cholesterol            21   mg     7%
Sodium                651   mg    27%
Total Carbohydrate     43   g     14%
Dietary Fiber           5   g     19%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                20   g        

Vitamin A 29% Vitamin C 117% Calcium 0% Iron 27%