Description
The Best Salmon Niçoise is a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired salad that combines seared salmon with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. Perfect for brunch or dinner, this dish is not only visually stunning but also bursts with flavor in every bite. Enjoy the delightful combination of colors and textures that will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange salmon on the baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- Boil salted water in a pot; add green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Transfer to an ice bath.
- In another pot, boil eggs for 9-12 minutes based on desired doneness. Cool in an ice bath before peeling.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, green beans, olives, sliced eggs, and flaked salmon. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve by plating ingredients artfully; enjoy fresh!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 210mg