Niçoise Salad

Ingredients

• 4 small red potatoes (about 8 ounces), halved
• 8 ounces fresh green beans
• 1 (5-ounce) package gourmet salad greens
• 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive halves (about 12 olives)
• 1/2 cup light balsamic salad dressing (such as Newman's Own)
• 2 precooked peeled eggs (such as Eggland's Best), quartered
• Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Place potato halves in a single layer in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Cover bowl with plastic wrap (do not allow plastic wrap to touch food); vent. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until tender.
2. 2. While potatoes cook, trim green beans. Add beans to potatoes. Re-cover and microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain. Rinse with cold water until cool; drain.
3. 3. While vegetables cook, combine salad greens, olives, and salad dressing; toss well. Place about 1 1/2 cups greens mixture on each of 4 plates. Place 2 potato halves, 3/4 cup green beans, and 2 egg quarters on each plate. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired.