Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 eggs, hard-boiled
- 2 (5-ounce) cans good quality light tuna in oil, drained
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 pound green beans, blanched
- 2 large red potatoes, cubed and boiled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon-Olive Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Directions
On a large platter, place the romaine lettuce and top decoratively with the rest of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with Lemon-Olive Vinaigrette and serve.
Lemon-Olive Vinaigrette:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar (recommended: white wine vinegar)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup briny olives from salad bar, chopped (recommended: nicoise)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, and vinegar. Drizzle in the olive oil and whisk to create an emulsion. Add the thyme, olives, and salt and pepper, to taste. Let sit at least 10 minutes to marry the flavors.
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By Hungry in Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
on August 22, 2012
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Thanks for bringing back a classic. I used to order this at a local restaurant. They went out of business in the 80's. I just LOVED it. Th;anks
By SharChicago
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on May 24, 2012
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Very tasty! Could not find nicoise olives, so I used capers for the briny flavor. Love Melissa's recipes.
By nancybl
on May 21, 2011
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Another great recipe from the best food network chef. Wish we could see more of her and on a different show. At 84 and a lifelong cook I have learned more good tips from Melissa than any other. Her personality is a big plus as well. Thanks.
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