Summertime Niçoise?

[Margi Cintrano]

The Niçoise Salad which originated on the Mediterranean Coast of Nice, in southern France, is a popular salad throughout the Mediterranean and across the seven seas ... I have been preparing it for years for lunch, as it is one of my faves ... Have a lovely Monday evening ...

NIÇOISE SALAD

200 ml. Evoo
1 bay leaf
4 fresh thyme swigs
400g Cuca Brand Jarred Ventresca Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
240 grams fresh Green Beans ( French style ): blanched to tender
1 green bell pepper julienne
white wine vinegar
1 spinach or rocket
1 escarola or Romaine
4 tomatoes red and ripe or Cherry Tomatoes
4 hard boiled eggs
anchovies
black kalamata olives
2 red onions sliced thinly

1. Rinse all fresh vegetables and pat dry
2. Place all the vegetables sliced finely in bowl
3. Salt and freshly black pepper the salad and toss the two types of lettuces chosen
4. drain the tuna, pat dry and place carefully with hard boiled eggs
5.garnish with the anchovies and the Kalamata

I serve with crusty warm bread and sip a Prosecco.

Kind Regards.
Margaux Cintrano.

[taxlady]

I do love a good salade Nicoise.

Thank you for posting such an authentic recipe. There are lots of perfectly nice salads out there, calling themselves Nicoise, but aren't. I wish people would just call them something else.

[Margi Cintrano]

Buonasera Tax Lady,

Thanks so much. I enjoy classic Niçoise very much too ... actually it is one of my fave salads too ...

Thank you your feedback and pleased to hear ...

When are you going on vacation ?

Just in case, I miss saying Bon Voyage, have a truly wonderful time.

Kindest Regards.
Margi.

[taxlady]

Originally Posted by Margi Cintrano

Buonasera Tax Lady,

Thanks so much. I enjoy classic Niçoise very much too ... actually it is one of my fave salads too ...

Thank you your feedback and pleased to hear ...

When are you going on vacation ?

Just in case, I miss saying Bon Voyage, have a truly wonderful time.

Kindest Regards.
Margi.

I might go to Denmark in early fall, but I might wait until next year. If we don't go to Denmark, we will probably do day trips and just overnight stays here in Quebec. Still deciding.

[lyndalou]

I love, love, this recipe, Margi. I'll definitely make it for us . Taxlady, we used to visit Montreal often when we lived in the Adirondacks. A beautiful city. Also liked Toronto, Ottawa, and Quebec City.

[Margi Cintrano]

Buon Giorno Lynda,

It is always a pleasure to receive your Feedback.

We love classic Niçoise salad and with temperatures in Madrid up to 91 farenheit, 40 centigrade degrees; I had decided to prepare our family favorite Niçoise ... and it is a true healthy and balanced option ...

Where exactly are you in Florida ?

I believe I had mentioned, my older daughter is in Saint Augustine and My Mom is in a private nursing home resort, in Miami Beach. I had lived in South Miami Beach for 3 years during the late 1980s.


Kind Regards,
Ciao, Margi.

[Margi Cintrano]

Buon Giorno Tax Lady,

August and Christmas are the worst times to travel ... Over crowded, rocketing prices and airline delays run rampant.

When we were in Montreal and Quebec, several years ago, we had gone to an array of some gastronomic showcases and hole in the walls possessing uncountable treasures for the palate. Perhaps, you have been to these:

*** Montréal :

1. Japanese: JUN I which is an innovative sashimi and sushi bar. The delectable we had was the BBQ Eel Sashimi ...

2. Québecois: Au Pied de Cochon, an expensive however worthwhile classic restaurant and Chef specialties with modern evolutionary touches added to traditional epicurism of the zone. We had the Roast tenderlion of Pork.

3. Steaks: Joe Beef Montréal ... Fun and fine rare steak varieties A to Z.

4. Deli: Schwartz´s which is renowned for their smoked corn beef sandwiches ...

I am an avid keeper of notebooks in which I write all my journalism notes and background data for my articles which are published in an expat English language magazine here in Madrid Capital for the expat communities including Canadian, American, British, Scandinavians, Dutch, Australian etcetra ...

Thus, I shall try and find the Quebec edition of my notes ...

It is 40 centigrade or 90 farenheit degrees here ... a bit like Death Valley and the Sahara ... excessively dry ...

I shall be headed to our Condo in Puglia, on Adriatic in 2 weeks.

Kind regards.
Ciao. Margi.

[no mayonnaise]

Tuna... Chicken of the Sea

[Margi Cintrano]

No Mayonnaise, Buon Giorno,

Mayonnaise is an option ... I prefer just a light vinaigrette in this extreme climate ... If I do prepare mayo, it is home made ali oli style ...

Cuca is my fave brand of tuna ventresca ... However, I am sure that whatever brand one choose´s, this is a wonderful salad.

Thanks for your feedback and Have a lovely Tuesday.
Ciao. Margi.

[Claire]

I believe I had mentioned, my older daughter is in Saint Augustine and My Mom is in a private nursing home resort, in Miami Beach. I had lived in South Miami Beach for 3 years during the late 1980s.


Kind Regards,
Ciao, Margi.[/QUOTE]

Absolutely love St Augustine (used to live about an hour south). I just made my version of salad Nicoise last week when we had a hot day. So refreshing!