Salmon Nicoise Salad
You know those recipes that just become part of the rotation? Salmon Nicoise Salad is one of those for us. Classic French Nicoise salad with salmon, green beans, olives, and a Dijon vinaigrette. Whether it’s a busy Tuesday or a slow Sunday afternoon, this one delivers every single time.
Why You’ll Love This
- Ready in 30 min with minimal cleanup
- Big, bold flavors that the whole family actually eats
- Simple ingredients you can find at any KC grocery store
- Works great for meal prep — leftovers are honestly even better
Ingredients
- Salmon
- Green Beans
- Potatoes
- Olives
- Eggs
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Dijon
- Capers
How to Make It
- Get all your ingredients prepped and measured out before you start — this recipe moves quickly once it gets going.
- Follow the recipe card below for exact amounts and timing. The WPRM card has everything you need.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as you go. Every stove and every batch of ingredients is a little different.
- Let it rest for a couple minutes before serving — trust me on this one.
What I Use: If you’re making this regularly, a good Cast Iron Skillet makes a huge difference. I use mine constantly and it holds up beautifully.
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Salmon Nicoise Salad
A composed salad of seared salmon, potatoes, green beans, eggs, and olives with a Dijon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Method
- Boil the potatoes until tender, and blanch the green beans until crisp-tender. Soft-boil the eggs for 7 minutes.
- Sear the salmon until just cooked through.
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon into a vinaigrette.
- Arrange the greens, potatoes, green beans, halved eggs, olives, and tomatoes on plates.
- Top with the salmon and drizzle with vinaigrette.
Notes
Arrange the components in groups for the classic composed look. Everything but the salmon can be prepped ahead.
