THE BEST Nicoise Salad

Ingredients (17)

• For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• For the Nicoise Salad:
• 2 cups petite white or red potatoes
• 6 ounces fresh green beans , stems trimmed
• 3 ounces white tuna in olive oil , drained
• 5 ounces kalamata olives , about 1 cup, drained
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 4 ounces capers , about 1/3 heaping cup, drained
• 8 ounces cherry tomatoes , about 1 1/2 cups, sliced in half
• 4 hard-boiled eggs , halved or quartered