Summer Supper

This is a great idea for a light, summer dinner. It is super simple and healthy, too. It is my take on a Nicoise salad and has been my "Welcome to London" dinner. So far it has been a hit! Just so you know, you can substitute almost anything in this salad for whatever you have available ... swap the tuna for leftover chicken, green beans for zuchinni, or cucumbers for corn.

Nicoise Salad
1 large potatoe, peeled, cubed and boiled
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 lb green beans, blanched
1 can tuna in oil (my favorite is Yellowfin)
Red onion, sliced
Cucumber, sliced
Lettuce
Tomatoes, chopped

Make a bed of lettuce on a platter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay the ingredients above on top. Drizzle with a mustard vinaigrette.

Mustard Vinaigrette
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tblsp vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
5 tblsp extra virgen olive oil
Salt and pepper

Mix the mustard, vinegar and lemon juice in a bowl with a wire wisk. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the ingredients are well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. *Alternatively, you can use an emersion blender to get a thicker consistency.