Bean Salad Nicoise Recipe

Name: Bean Salad Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced; 1 anchovy fillet, minced to a paste; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 3 tablespoons good olive oil; 3/4 pound fresh green beans (I prefer the haricot vert variety), tops removed but tails still on; 2 whole eggs, hard boiled; 1/2 cup Nicoise olives

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
1 anchovy fillet, minced to a paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chicken broth
3 tablespoons good olive oil
3/4 pound fresh green beans (I prefer the haricot vert variety), tops removed but tails still on
2 whole eggs, hard boiled
1/2 cup Nicoise olives

1
Combine first nine ingredients (basil through olive oil) in a jar that has a secure lid and shake the heck out of it. Set aside.
2
Cook the beans in boiling salted water to desired doneness. Shock them in cold water to stop cooking process, and drain them completely. Leave beans to dry on a paper towel and keep them at room temperature.
3
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Separately push whites and yolks through a strainer to get fine shreds of egg whites and fine shreds of egg yolks.
4
Artfully arrange beans among four plates. Dot the beans on each plate with six to eight olives. Drizzle two tablespoons of dressing over the beans and olives on each plate. Sprinkle one tablespoon of egg white shreds and then one teaspoon of egg yolks shreds over each bean salad. Serve with some crusty bread.

217

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced, 1 anchovy fillet, minced to a paste, and more.

Yes, Bean Salad Nicoise falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bean Salad Nicoise

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Variations & substitutions

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