Nicoise Salad (French Feast)

The next dish in my French meal was a “Nicoise Salad” (pronounced nee-swaz).
It originated in a city called “Nice”, located near France’s border to Italy. This salad
features boiled eggs, tomatoes, white beans, black olives, greens, and a unique
homemade vinaigrette.
Although simple to prepare, this salad balances many complex flavors and textures.
The white beans and eggs balance out the bolder flavors of the tomatoes, olives and
vinaigrette, and add a bit of creaminess. The vinaigrette consists of lemon juice,
Dijon mustard, honey and olive oil, adding a sophisticated hint of tang.
Nicoise Salad was a very fun, easy and unique dish to prepare, and it is very likely
that I will do so again.

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