Nicoise Salad with Creamy Avocado Dill dressing
It’s impossible to be in a bad mood while eating a Nicoise salad, especially one with an avocado dressing. The flavors and textures (briny, salty, creamy) fly off the plate with this recipe and will assuredly keep you happy
Ingredients
1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 eggs, hard-boiled and cut to preferred size
4 oz. canned tuna, drained
¼ cup assorted olives
¼ cup radish, sliced
½ avocado, pitted and sliced
1 mini cucumber, sliced
½ cup mini potatoes, boiled and cooled’
¼ red onion, sliced thinly
1 cup green beans, boiled and blanched
¼ cup fresh dill sprigs for garnish
For the dressing:
½ avocado
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1-2 tbsp. water
¼ cup fresh dill
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and mix until everything is smooth. If the dressing is a little thick, add more water to adjust the consistency.
Arrange all of your salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing a few minutes before serving. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.