Nicoise salad with lemon garlic vinaigrette

Indulge in a flavorful Nicoise salad drizzled with zesty lemon garlic vinaigrette. A burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 head butter lettuce, washed and torn
• Half reserved red onion, from Crispy Wonton Cups with Tuna Salad, thinly sliced
• Reserved snow peas, from Crispy Wonton Cups with Tuna Salad
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 1 (5-ounce) can chunk light tuna, drained
• Reserved 2 hard boiled eggs, from Ham and Egg Tea Sandwiches, sliced in half

Instructions:

1. Combine the lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, olive oil, and chopped parsley in a small bowl and add salt and pepper to taste. Set it aside. 
2. Blanch the snow peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer them to cold water to prevent further cooking. 
3. In a large bowl, mix together the lettuce, sliced onions, and blanched snow peas. Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette. Sprinkle with almonds, capers, flaked tuna, and sliced boiled eggs. Serve right away.

Summary:

• Calories: 982 kcal
• Fat: 75 g
• Protein: 54 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Potassium: 1435 mg
• Magnesium: 167 mg