Green Bean Salad Nicoise with tuna or ham



Pictured here with Tuna & Olives

 My version of salade Nicoise

l lbs of small red or white potatoes
l lbs of frozen green beans(french cut)
 (Available at Trader Joe's)
l lbs of small cherry tomatoes cut in half or
 if needed regular tomatoes cut in chunks
8 oz of ham (like farmer's John) or a good deli version
 cut in Julienne strips.
2 Hard boiled eggs cut in 4(for garnish)

Vinaigrette or dressing

6 Tbs Olive Oil
3 Tbs Vinegar (good quality like tarragon)
2 t Dijon Mustard
l clove garlic minced
2 small shallots(minced)
l dash Herbes de Provence(buy anywhere)
1/4 t Sugar
Blend dressing

Combine all ingredients on large platter except
the hard boiled eggs
which I reserve to garnish the dish
Finish with some minced parsley on top.
  Bon Appetit!