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**Discover the Delectable Niçoise Salad: A Culinary Journey Through Freshness and Flavor**
Originating from the sun-kissed shores of Nice, France, the Niçoise salad is a symphony of flavors that captures the essence of the Mediterranean. This iconic dish is a delightful melange of fresh vegetables, succulent tuna, briny olives, and tender boiled eggs, all harmoniously united by a vibrant and tangy vinaigrette dressing. Dive into the culinary adventure of the Niçoise salad and relish its variations, including the traditional recipe, a vegetarian version, and a modernized interpretation with a twist. Embark on a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Nice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC NICOISE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound red-skinned potatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons dry white wine
10 ounces haricots verts or thin green beans, trimmed
4 large eggs
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cherry tomatoes or small cocktail tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated
6 radishes, trimmed and quartered
2 5 1/2-ounce cans Italian or Spanish tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1/2 cup nicoise olives

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl; drizzle with the wine and let cool. Reserve the saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, bring a separate saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with salted ice water. Add the haricots verts to the boiling water; cook until crisp-tender and bright green, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into the ice water to cool; drain and pat dry.
  • Place the eggs in the reserved saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and let stand, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, then run under cold water to cool. Peel under cold running water.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, shallot, mustard, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified.
  • Toss the tomatoes ian a small bowl with salt and pepper to taste. Add about 1/4 cup dressing to the potatoes and toss. Quarter the hard-cooked eggs.
  • Divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Arrange the potatoes, haricots verts, radishes, hard-cooked eggs and tuna on top. Pour any juices from the tomatoes into the dressing, then add the tomatoes to the plates. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the olives.

THE UN-COMPOSED (I.E., BEST) NIçOISE SALAD RECIPE



The Un-Composed (i.e., Best) Niçoise Salad Recipe image

Traditionally, Niçoise salads are "composed," meaning each ingredient is artfully arranged in separate little piles on the plate. Here's the truth: That's a terrible (and lazy!) way to make a salad. This one is loaded with all the best ingredients, cooked with care, and assembled like you actually give a damn. Which you do. Your guests will thank you.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres     Mains     Quick Dinners     Salads     Sides     Salad

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 25

For the Vinaigrette:
1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 small clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 cured anchovy fillets, either oil-packed or fully cleaned and prepped salt-packed ones , minced (about 1 teaspoon)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad:
3/4 pound small waxy potatoes (about 4 potatoes), such as young Yukon Golds
1/2 medium onion
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 medium cloves garlic
1/2 cup kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pound string beans, preferably French haricots verts , trimmed
4 large eggs
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes, preferably a small variety or cherry tomatoes, halved, quartered, or cut into wedges (depending on size)
10 anchovy fillets, either oil-packed or fully cleaned and prepped salt-packed ones , cut into 1-inch lengths
1 (250-gram, about 8.5 ounces) can oil-packed bonito tuna, such as Ortiz, drained (optional; see note)
3/4 cup pitted small black olives, such as Niçoise or Taggiasca, drained
2 tablespoons drained brined capers
20 torn fresh basil leaves
3 ounces (about 4 cups) lettuce greens, such as a good mesclun mix, arugula, mizuna, and/or butter lettuce
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add 1 tray of ice cubes to another large bowl and fill with water. Add 1 inch of water to a large pot. Place steamer insert inside, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add eggs to steamer basket, cover, and continue cooking 9 minutes. Immediately place eggs in bowl of ice water and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before peeling under cool running water. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Cut eggs into quarters lengthwise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 862 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 38 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

NIçOISE PASTA SALAD WITH DILL-DIJON DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Niçoise Pasta Salad With Dill-Dijon Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna, large eggs, French green beans, cavatappi pasta, grape tomatoes, kalamata olive, Radishes, crumbled feta cheese, fresh mint leaf, fresh dill, shallot, dijon mustard, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, fresh dill, sugar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil

Provided by Bumble Bee Tuna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cans Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups French green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-1½ inch pieces
1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup kalamata olive, pitted
¾ cup Radishes, stems trimmed, quartered and halved
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaf, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons shallot, minced
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
⅓ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
½ teaspoon sugar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Fill a medium pot ¾ of the way with water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the eggs and cook for 6½--7 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in a medium bowl. Remove the eggs from the pot and immediately transfer to the ice bath to cool for 3-4 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, peel and halve the eggs and set aside.
  • Boil the green beans in the same pot for 30-60 seconds, until bright green and slightly tender. Immediately transfer to the ice bath for 30-60 seconds to cool. Remove from the ice bath and blot dry with paper towels.
  • Drain the Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna.
  • Place it on a plate to begin to reflect texture.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cavatappi pasta, blanched green beans, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, radishes, Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna, feta, mint, and dill.
  • Make the dill-Dijon dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until emulsified.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until fully coated.
  • Divide the salad between serving bowls and top each portion with a halved jammy egg.
  • Enjoy!

SALADE NIçOISE



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Make salade niçoise your go-to salad for summer. With crunchy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, potatoes, tuna and soft-boiled eggs, it's full of flavour and texture

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 new potatoes
50g green beans (or a small handful), trimmed and halved
3 eggs
2 Little Gem lettuces , quartered
50g pitted black olives
2 medium tomatoes (plum are good), quartered
145g can tuna in olive oil, drained, oil reserved (see below)
½ garlic clove
1 anchovy fillet (optional)
1 tbsp Dijion mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
4 tbsp reserved olive oil from the tuna can (topped up, if needed)

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, mash the garlic and anchovy, if using, with a small pinch of salt on a board using the blade of a large knife, or in a pestle and mortar. Combine the paste with the mustard and vinegar, then slowly stir in the tuna oil. Set aside.
  • Tip the new potatoes into a large pan of cold salted water, ensuring they're well covered. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the beans and cook for 5 mins, then remove with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into a bowl of iced water to cool. Cook the potatoes for another 5 mins until tender, then drain and leave to cool. When cool enough to handle, halve or quarter them, and toss in a large bowl with 1 tbsp of the dressing. Leave to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, cook the eggs in a second pan of simmering water for 7½ mins, then transfer to a bowl of iced water to cool. Drain the beans and eggs, then peel and halve the eggs.
  • Tip the lettuce quarters, cooked beans and olives into the bowl with the potatoes. Add most of the remaining dressing and gently toss. Divide the salad between two bowls, and top with the tomatoes and eggs. Flake over the tuna, then drizzle with the rest of the dressing and season.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium

QUICK NICOISE SALAD



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Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps the dish come together fast. -Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound red potatoes (about 2 large), cubed
1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 cups torn romaine
4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
3 pouches (2-1/2 ounces each) light tuna in water
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes, adding green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain potatoes and beans; immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, combine salad dressing, lemon zest and pepper. Divide romaine among 4 plates; arrange potatoes, green beans, eggs, tuna and tomatoes over romaine. Serve with dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NICOISE SALAD



Nicoise Salad image

This garden-fresh salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Add some crusty bread and you have a mouthwatering meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon each salt, onion powder and pepper
SALAD:
2 small red potatoes
1/2 cup cut fresh green beans
3-1/2 cups torn Bibb lettuce
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 Greek olives, pitted and halved
2 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered
1 can (5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, onion powder and pepper; set aside., Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool; cut into quarters., Place beans in another saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water., Divide lettuce between 2 salad plates; top with potatoes, beans, tomatoes, olives, eggs and tuna. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 49g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

VEGGIE NICOISE SALAD



Veggie Nicoise Salad image

More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on fresh produce. This salad combines some of our favorite ingredients in one dish...and with the hard-boiled eggs and kidney beans, it delivers enough protein to satisfy those who are skeptical of vegetarian fare. -Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 pound small red potatoes (about 9), halved
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
12 cups torn romaine (about 2 small bunches)
6 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup Nicoise or kalamata olives

Steps:

  • For vinaigrette, whisk together the first 8 ingredients. In another bowl, toss kidney beans and onion with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette. Set aside bean mixture and remaining vinaigrette., Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain. While potatoes are warm, toss with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette; set aside., In a pot of boiling water, cook asparagus just until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Remove with tongs and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. In same pot of boiling water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove beans; place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., To serve, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette; toss green beans with 2 teaspoons vinaigrette. Toss romaine with remaining vinaigrette; place on a platter. Arrange vegetables, kidney bean mixture, eggs, artichoke hearts and olives over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS NICOISE SALAD



Asparagus Nicoise Salad image

I've used my Nicoise as an appetizer or a main-dish salad, and it's a winner every time I put it on the table. Here's to a colorful, make-ahead salad! -Jan Meyer, St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound small red potatoes (about 10), halved
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise
3 pouches (2-1/2 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved, optional
1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes, adding asparagus during the last 2-4 minutes of cooking. Drain potatoes and asparagus; immediately drop into ice water. , To serve, drain potatoes and asparagus; pat dry and divide among 4 plates. Add tuna and, if desired, olives. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender, but still hold their shape.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before adding them to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light dressing. A vinaigrette or a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing is a good option.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the salad for extra flavor. Parsley, chives, or dill are all good choices.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is a best way to enjoy it.

Conclusion:

Niçoise salad is a classic French dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and is a great way to use up any leftover vegetables. This salad is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. For example, you could add some cooked shrimp or tuna, or you could use a different type of dressing. No matter how you make it, Niçoise salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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