Croque Monsieur with Salad Niçoise

A classic French lunch: a cheesy ham sandwich, toasted to perfection, paired with a vibrant and flavorful Salad Niçoise.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

850

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£4.91

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

French

Main Ingredient:

Pork•Seafood•Fish•Eggs

Cooking Style:

Baking

Occasion:

Weeknight Dinner

Mood:

Light & Fresh

Ingredients

Servings

8slicesSourdough Bread(Thick-cut)

£2.50

8ouncesGruyère Cheese(Grated)

£4.50

8ouncesCooked Ham(Thinly sliced)

£2.75

2tablespoonsDijon Mustard

£0.20

4tablespoonsButter(Softened)

£0.50

4Eggs(Hard-boiled, quartered)

£1.20

1poundPotatoes(Boiled, cooled, and quartered)

£0.80

8ouncesGreen Beans(Blanched and trimmed)

£1.50

1pintTomatoes(Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved)

£1.20

0.5cupBlack Olives(Pitted)

£1.00

8ouncesCanned Tuna(In olive oil, drained)

£1.50

0.3Red Onion(Thinly sliced)

£0.20

0.3cupFresh Basil(Chopped)

£1.00

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.30

2tablespoonsRed Wine Vinegar

£0.15

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.20

To tasteSalt

£0.05

To tasteBlack Pepper

£0.10

Total Cost

£19.65

£4.91 per serving

The Method

1
**For the Croque Monsieur:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Lightly butter the outside of each slice of bread.
3
Spread Dijon mustard on the inside of four slices of bread.
4
Layer each slice with ham and Gruyère cheese.
5
Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
6
Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7
**For the Salad Niçoise Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
8
**Assemble Salad Niçoise:** In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, tuna, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs.
9
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
10
Sprinkle with fresh basil.
11
Serve the Croque Monsieur hot with the Salad Niçoise on the side.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

850 kcal / 3556 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

50g

71% of RDA

Protein

55g

110% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For an extra decadent Croque Monsieur, brush the top with a little béchamel sauce before baking.

Don't overcook the hard-boiled eggs – they should be cooked through but still have a slightly creamy yolk.

Feel free to add other vegetables to the Salad Niçoise, such as bell peppers or cucumbers.

Use good quality ingredients, especially the ham and Gruyère cheese, for the best flavor.

Cooking Equipment

Stove

Oven

Baking Sheet

Large Bowl

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For an extra decadent Croque Monsieur, brush the top with a little béchamel sauce before baking.

Don't overcook the hard-boiled eggs – they should be cooked through but still have a slightly creamy yolk.

Feel free to add other vegetables to the Salad Niçoise, such as bell peppers or cucumbers.

Use good quality ingredients, especially the ham and Gruyère cheese, for the best flavor.

Croque Monsieur with Salad Niçoise

Ingredients

The Method