Salmon Salad Niçoise
This salmon Niçoise salad serves as a hearty main course for two. It combines green beans, potatoes, and tomatoes with cooked salmon, creating a visually stunning and satisfying dish that's perfect for summer. While there are multiple steps involved in preparing this salad, each one contributes to its deliciousness, making it well worth the effort in my opinion!
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salad
- ½ pound small red potatoes, cubed
- ½ (10 ounce) bag haricot verts or tender young green beans
- ½ medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 7 leaves Bibb lettuce (Optional)
- 8 pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- 5 ounces cooked salmon, flaked
- 1 large, hard-boiled egg
Instructions
- Combine sherry vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a small bowl; stir briskly. Whisk in olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, until well combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add green beans and boil until beans are bright-green and tender crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Sieve out green beans and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and place in a large bowl.
- Drain potatoes, cool slightly, slice in half, and add to the bowl. Add bell pepper and drizzle vinaigrette over salad. Toss until well combined.
- Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves and arrange potatoes, green beans, and pepper strips on top. Evenly place olive halves around the salad.
- Lightly toss sliced cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt; arrange around the plate. Place salmon on top of salad. Slice egg in half, and place one half of the egg on each side of the plate. Serve.
Notes
- Lettuce in this salad is optional. Bibb lettuce is suggested for its mild taste and tender texture.
- You can use canned salmon as well, but make sure to drain it well before adding to the salad. If you are cooking a small filet, drizzle any accumulated cooking liquid over the finished salad, before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 17gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 677mgFiber: 4g
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