Nizzarda salad

Nizzarda Salad, also known as Insalata Nizzarda, is a delicious and refreshing salad

originating from Liguria and the city of Nice in France. This salad reminds me of every little Italian beach bar. Without a doubt, you will find it on the menu. On high rotation during summer.

This salad is a perfect blend of fresh and vibrant ingredients that come together to create a light and satisfying dish. It typically includes ingredients such as tuna, olives, hard-boiled eggs, and anchovies, all tossed in a simple vinaigrette dressing.

Enjoy this delicious Nizzarda Salad as a light meal on its own or as a side dish with your favourite main course.

Here's a recipe for you to try at home.

INGREDIENTS (serve 2 pp)

1 can of tuna, drained

1/2 iceberg lettuce head, sliced

1 cucumber, sliced

1/2 cup of black olives, pitted

2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

4-6 anchovy fillets

1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

In a large salad bowl, combine the tuna, lettuce, cucumber, black olives, and hard-boiled eggs.

Arrange the anchovy fillets on top of the salad.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Enjoy this delicious Nizzarda Salad as a light and flavourful meal on its own or as a side dish with your favourite main course.