Salade Niçoise with Pesto Dressing

Ingredients

• 3 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 can (≈150 g) Canned tuna in water, drained
• 2 large Hard‑boiled eggs
• ½ cup Green beans, trimmed and blanched
• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• ¼ cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated(optional)
• ¼ teaspoon Salt(optional)
• ¼ teaspoon Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Arrange the mixed greens on two plates.

2. 2

   Top each salad with tuna, sliced hard‑boiled eggs, blanched green beans, and olives.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine basil, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan (if using), salt, and pepper; blend quickly to form a pesto dressing and drizzle over the salads.