Elegant, balanced, and built for real life—this modern twist on the classic Niçoise salad layers protein, fiber, and healthy fats into a portable mason jar meal. Featuring wild-caught tuna, vibrant veggies, hard-boiled eggs, and fluffy quinoa, it’s as satisfying as it is beautiful. Prep once, enjoy all week for nourishing lunches on-the-go.

Ingredients
Serves 4

For the Salad:

• 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)

• 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth

• 2 cans (5 oz) wild-caught tuna, drained and flaked

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup green beans, blanched (3–4 minutes)

• ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved

• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

• Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

For the Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Cook the Quinoa
   Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and allow to cool.

2. Prep the Components

   • Hard-boil the eggs (9–10 minutes), then peel and halve.

   • Blanch green beans by steaming 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender and vibrant. Drain and cool.

   • Slice cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion.

3. Whisk the Dressing
   In a small bowl or jar, mix olive oil, vinegar, honey (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.

4. Assemble the Jars
   In 4 wide-mouth mason jars, layer the ingredients in the following order for freshness:

   • Bottom: 1–2 tablespoons of dressing

   • Next: ½ cup quinoa

   • Then: ½ can of tuna

   • Next layers: Green beans, tomatoes, olives

   • Top: 2 egg halves and a few slices of red onion

   • Garnish with parsley or basil if serving soon

   Seal jars and refrigerate. Keeps fresh for up to 3 days.

5. To Serve
   When ready to eat, either shake the jar gently to mix or pour contents into a bowl for a bright, composed presentation.

Nourish Notes

• Quinoa provides complete plant-based protein and gut-friendly fiber to balance blood sugar and support energy.

• Tuna + eggs offer high-quality protein and omega-3 fats, essential for hormone health and brain function.

• Green beans, tomatoes, and olives bring antioxidants, electrolytes, and healthy fats to support detox pathways and cellular repair.

• This recipe is ideal during the luteal phase or for high-focus days when your body needs stable, nutrient-dense meals that travel well.

With Love & Nourishment,
The Nourish Kitchen