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Niçoise-Style Salmon Salad

Niçoise-Style Salmon Salad brings together flaky salmon with tender potatoes, crisp green beans, briny Kalamata olives, and sweet cherry tomatoes over soft Bibb lettuce. A lemon–sherry vinaigrette ties everything together with bright acidity and a hint of Dijon warmth. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refined lunch, a light dinner, or a picnic-friendly centerpiece.

  • Prep40 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Niçoise-Style Salmon Salad
  1. 1

    For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine sherry vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic; stir vigorously. Whisk in olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully blended. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

  2. 2

    Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the green beans and boil until the beans are bright green and tender-crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain out the green beans and transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and place them in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Drain the potatoes, let cool slightly, slice them in half, and add to the bowl with the green beans. Add the bell pepper and drizzle the vinaigrette on top; toss until the vegetables are well coated.

  5. 5

    Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves and arrange the prepared potatoes, green beans, and pepper strips on top. Evenly scatter the olive halves around the salad.

  6. 6

    Lightly toss the sliced cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt; arrange them around the plate. Place the salmon on top of the salad. Slice the egg in half, and place one half of the egg on each side of the plate. Serve.

About This Recipe

Niçoise Style Salmon Salad is a French dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Dijon Mustard, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fully Cooked Salmon. Each serving provides about 605.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Niçoise-Style Salmon Salad?
It is a French salad recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
What is Niçoise-Style Salmon Salad made of?
The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Dijon Mustard, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fully Cooked Salmon, Green Beans. The full list of 15 is above.
How long does it take to make Niçoise-Style Salmon Salad?
About 1 hr in total: 40 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 605.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Niçoise-Style Salmon Salad easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.

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