Mix up boring vegetables with some ethnic flair.

Our First Lady has done some incredible things for America and amongst her endless list of impressive endeavors is one that speaks to every person and family as it addresses our health. The Choose My Plate initiative is a great way to visually address the way we eat as it compartmentalizes your plate into categories of fruits, grains, proteins, vegetables, and dairy. Read More

There are several interpretations of the ever-popular nicoise salad, but it would not be a true nicoise without tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and green beans. I beefed up the proteins and carbs to add substance, which allow this nicoise to be served as a main course for a light lunch or dinner.

In addition, we have cannellini beans, roasted potatoes, blistered tomatoes and mâche. Mâche is a lovely green salad that is a welcome departure from the bitterness of some other common lettuces. It has tender leaves and a crisp stem that pairs nicely with the bold flavors in the nicoise.

Going through the numerous steps to enhance the ingredients of the salad pays off as they’re paired with such a coveted piece of fish.

Check out the recipe for the Deconstructed Salad Nicoise