Niçoise Salad
This Niçoise Salad provides 8g protein and 102 calories per serving — a low-calorie option built for cutting phases or as a side component. Batch-preps 6 servings quickly on the stovetop, letting you add a vegetable-forward meal without derailing your daily macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(8g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •Dill, Fresh(3g)
- •Potato, Baby(227g)
- •Green Beans(240g)
- •4 cups water ($0.00)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Tomato, Cherry(240g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Radishes
- •Cucumber
- •Olives, Black, Canned, Pitted(60g)
- •Canned Tuna(142g)
- •1 Pinch Salt And Pepper, To Taste ($0.10)
Instructions
- 1Choose your favorite salad dressing. (see note)
- 2Combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder and dried dill in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- 3Quarter the baby potatoes and toss them in the olive oil spice blend.
- 4Air fry quartered potatoes at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through (OR roast the potatoes at 400°F until golden and tender, about 30 minutes.)
- 5Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium pot or large saucepan.
- 6Remove any stems from green beans. Blanch the green beans by tossing them into the boiling water and then turning off the heat. Allow them to sit in the hot water for a very brief period of time, about 3 minutes, until they are bright green. Quickly, transfer them to an ice bath to stop them from cooking any further. Set aside.
- 7Hard boil, peel, and halve the eggs. Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the grape tomatoes, julienne the onion, halve or quarter radishes, peel and chop cucumber, and strain olives.
- 8Strain the canned tuna and break it apart with a fork.
- 9Toss all ingredients together and lightly dress your salad. Finish with a crank of freshly ground pepper and sea salt.
Nutrition — Per Serving
102
calories
8g
protein
3g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 0.5g
- Sodium
- 170 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.7g
6 servings per batch · ~154g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Niçoise Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 8g of protein and 102 calories with 3g fat and 12g carbs. This is a low-protein side salad and should be paired with a dedicated protein source for a complete meal.
How long does Niçoise Salad take to prep and how many servings does it make?
Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 6 servings, making it an efficient side dish batch for the week. You can prepare this alongside your main protein source without adding significant prep time.
Is Niçoise Salad good for fat loss?
At only 102 calories per serving with minimal fat and carbs, this salad is an excellent low-calorie filler for fat loss phases. Pair it with a lean protein like grilled chicken or fish to create a complete meal under 350 calories.
