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Salmon Niçoise Salad Recipe
A Salmon Niçoise salad is a fresh, protein-rich French-inspired salad with tender fish, eggs, vegetables, and a tangy dressing. It’s filling but still light and refreshing.
🧾 Ingredients
🐟 Protein
- 2 salmon fillets (about 150–200 g each) salmon
- 2 eggs (boiled)
🥬 Salad base
- Mixed lettuce or baby greens
- 1 cup green beans
- 1–2 potatoes (boiled and sliced)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Black olives (optional)
🧂 Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt & black pepper
🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the salmon
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil
- Pan-sear for 3–4 minutes per side (or bake at 200°C for 12–15 minutes)
- Let it rest, then flake slightly
2. Boil the basics
- Boil eggs (8–10 minutes), peel and cut in halves
- Boil green beans for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp
- Boil potatoes until soft, then slice
3. Prepare dressing
In a small bowl, whisk:
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Mustard (optional)
- Salt & pepper
4. Assemble the salad
On a large plate or bowl:
- Add lettuce as the base
- Arrange potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, and eggs neatly
- Place salmon on top
5. Finish
- Drizzle dressing over everything
- Serve fresh or slightly chilled
😋 Flavor profile
- Rich, flaky salmon
- Creamy eggs
- Fresh, crisp vegetables
- Tangy lemon-mustard dressing
⭐ Tips for best results
- Don’t overcook salmon—it should stay moist
- Chill ingredients before assembling for a refreshing salad
- Add anchovies or capers for a more traditional Niçoise flavor
If you want, I can also make:
- A classic French Niçoise version (with tuna instead of salmon)
- A low-calorie weight-loss version
- Or a restaurant-style plating guide for presentation