Salade Niçoise and Quick Caesar Salad Recipes for Summer

A classic French rice salad, Salade Niçoise, is highlighted as a simple, cold dish ideal for hot weather. It combines cooked rice, drained tuna, hard‑boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives and a lemon‑olive‑oil vinaigrette, offering a balanced, inexpensive family meal that can be prepared ahead and served chilled.

A rapid Caesar salad recipe is also presented, featuring crisp romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, shaved Parmesan and a rich sauce made from egg, garlic, mustard, Tabasco, olive oil, lemon juice and capers. The preparation steps emphasize quick cooking of croutons and whisking the sauce, allowing the salad to be assembled in a short time for a satisfying, universally loved meal.