Julia Child's Potato Salad Nicoise Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 garlic clove, forced through a press
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
fresh ground black pepper
fresh basil
4 medium white potatoes
1 tbsp shallots or 1 tbsp green onion, minced
salt
pepper
2 -3 tbsp chicken broth
2 -3 tbsp water
1/2 lb fresh green beans, cleaned and trimmed
1 large head boston lettuce, cleaned and chilled
4 tomatoes, quartered
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered
2 oz anchovies packed in oil, drained
2 -3 tbsp drained capers
1/2 cup black olives
1 (6 oz) can tuna in water, drained
2 -3 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions:

To prepare the sauce: With a spoon, pound together the garlic and salt to a paste. Beat in a T each of lemon juice and wine vinegar and the dry mustard. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and the pepper and basil. Refrigerate until ready to use.
To prepare the potatoes: Scrub the potatoes; steam or boil unil tender, about 20 minutes. Cut into chunks, or slice 1/2 inch thick. Toss potatoes gently with shallots, salt, pepper, chicken broth and water. Allow to sit 4 minutes, tossing once or twice to absorb liquid evenly. Add 1/4 cup dressing, toss again and refrigerate.
To prepare the salad: Place the beans in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until chilles. Drain and pat dry; chill.
Toss the lettace with several spoonfuls of dressing and arrange the leaves around the edge of a large, deep platter. Turn the potato salad into the middle of the leaves. Arrange tomatoes around the potatoes and drizzle with a little dressing. Toss the beans with a spoonful of dressing and arrange around tomatoes.
Distribute the eggs and garnish with anchovies and capers. Ring the potatoes with a line of black olives. Break up the tuna and arrange in the center of the potato salad. Drizzle with dressing. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	577.06 Kcal (2416 kJ)
Calories from fat	352.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.19g	60%
Cholesterol	152.95mg	51%
Sodium	1446.9mg	60%
Potassium	1332.87mg	28%
Total Carbs	43.48g	14%
Sugars	6.36g	25%
Dietary Fiber	7.83g	31%
Protein	16.94g	34%
Vitamin C	40.7mg	68%
Iron	4.6mg	25%
Calcium	128mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.02 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.08g	60%
Cholesterol	31.54mg	51%
Sodium	298.42mg	60%
Potassium	274.9mg	28%
Total Carbs	8.97g	14%
Sugars	1.31g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	31%
Protein	3.49g	34%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	68%
Iron	0.9mg	25%
Calcium	26.4mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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