What is Salade niçoise?
Q: What is Salade niçoise?
A: Salade niçoise is a salad from the district of Nice that typically includes tomatoes, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and anchovies and is dressed with a vinaigrette.
Q: What other vegetables can be added to Salade niçoise?
A: Salade niçoise may include raw red peppers, shallots, artichoke hearts and other seasonal raw vegetables.
Q: Does Salade niçoise have cooked vegetables?
A: No, Salade niçoise does not have cooked vegetables (like green beans and potatoes) which are often served in variations of the salad around the world.
Q: What are raw vegetables served as appetizers in French cuisine called?
A: Raw vegetables served as appetizers in French cuisine are known as crudités.
Q: Is lettuce a required ingredient in Salade niçoise?
A: Lettuce is optional and the salad can be served with or without a bed of lettuce.
Q: Can the tuna in Salade niçoise be canned?
A: Yes, the tuna in Salade niçoise may be cooked or canned.
Q: Where is Salade niçoise originally from?
A: Salade niçoise is originally from the district of Nice.
