Salade Nicoise

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Boil potatoes until tender, about 15–20 minutes, then cool and slice.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Boil beans 4–5 minutes, drain and cool under cold water. Hard-boil eggs for 10 minutes and cool promptly.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard and pepper.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Arrange lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes and beans on a platter; add tuna, olives and quartered eggs.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Drizzle with dressing just before serving. Keep cooked eggs and fish chilled until assembly.