Description
A fresh and satisfying Salmon Nicoise Salad packed with tender salmon, crisp vegetables, creamy eggs, and a tangy Dijon dressing. This vibrant French-inspired dish is perfect for lunch or dinner and delivers a beautiful balance of textures and flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked salmon fillets, about 8 ounces total
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 pound small potatoes
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1/3 cup black olives, pitted
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the small potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the same pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking so they stay crisp.
- Drain the potatoes and green beans and allow them to cool slightly.
- Place the eggs in a saucepan with water, bring to a gentle boil, then cook for about 9 minutes. Transfer to cold water, peel, and slice in half.
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Arrange chopped romaine lettuce on a large serving platter or bowl.
- Add the cooked potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and flaked salmon over the lettuce.
- Place the halved eggs around the salad and add anchovy fillets across the top.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Notes
- Use high quality olive oil for the best flavor since the dressing is simple.
- Do not overcook the green beans so they keep their bright color and crisp texture.
- Let the salmon cool slightly before flaking so the pieces stay larger and more tender.
- For best freshness, add the dressing right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Keywords: salmon nicoise salad, french salad, mediterranean salmon salad, healthy salmon salad, classic nicoise