Chicken Nicoise Salad

• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 1 can (5 ounces) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
• 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups torn mixed salad greens
• 1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwest-style grilled chicken breast strips
• 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
• 2 hard-boiled large eggs, cut into wedges

1. In a saucepan, cook green beans in boiling water just until crisp-tender. Remove and immediately drop into ice water to cool. Drain; pat dry.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together dressing ingredients. In a small bowl, lightly toss tuna with olives and capers.
3. Line platter with salad greens; top with tuna mixture, green beans and remaining ingredients. Serve with dressing.

green beans, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, water, olives, capers, ready, red onion, sweet red pepper, eggs

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-nicoise-salad/ (may not work)