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Niçoise-Style Salad with Watermelon
Recipes
Niçoise-Style Salad with Watermelon
4 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 6 oz fresh french-style green beans (¾ pkg)
  • 6 baby red potatoes, halved
  • 2 (5.25-oz) portions fresh yellowfin tuna
  • 1 teaspoon salt free garlic/herb seasoning, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup yellow (or red) grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1 bag spring mix salad blend (5–6 oz)
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • 2 cups fresh watermelon chunks
  • ¾ cup canned, quartered artichokes, drained

Steps

    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan). Microwave beans following package instructions; place in refrigerator to chill. Meanwhile, halve potatoes; place in microwave-safe bowl and cover.
    2. Microwave potatoes on HIGH for 5–6 minutes or until tender when pierced by a fork; place in refrigerator to chill.
    3. Coat tuna with ½ teaspoon seasoning and cooking spray, then place on grill; grill* 1–2 minutes on each side or until 145°F. Remove tuna from grill; let stand 10 minutes to cool. Halve tomatoes; set aside.
    4. Whisk vinegar and oil until blended. Arrange salad greens on serving platter. Cut tuna into bite-size pieces.
    5. Arrange salad topping ingredients in rows over greens in this order: potatoes, olives, green beans, watermelon, tuna, tomatoes, and artichokes. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon seasoning. Serve.
    Always check fish for bones.
* Consuming raw or under-cooked seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 9g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 35mg, Sodium 230mg, Total Carb 26g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 9g, Protein 26g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 60%, Vitamin C 60%, Iron 15%