Salade (almost) Nicoise

Another almost classic French recipe, so very popular around the world. Maybe even the most popular French salad there is. The Nicoise salad. Created by the famous Auguste Escoffier and later updated by the mayor of Nice. There is not just one recipe, as you can add a few things on your way, but no matter what it is, you start with wild lettuce, such as purslane or maybe some arugula, or a mixture of small lettuce leaves. You serve it with olive oil, mixed with salt and pepper, but never vinegar. In addition to tuna, eggs, tomatoes, and cucumbers, usually one might add some artichokes, olives, and anchovies, but never ever other boiled ingredients like potatoes or beans, or anything else. Like I did, because I just love beans in this salad, I really do.