Fresh Salmon Salad Nicoise Recipe

Name: Fresh Salmon Salad Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces frozen salmon fillets; 34 lb red new potato; 34 pickling cucumber, sliced and quartered; ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved halved or ½ cup yellow pear tomato, halved; 20 -30 nicoise olives; 12 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings; 2 tablespoons lemon-nut vinaigrette (I use recipe 180528); 2 cups torn mixed greens; 2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons lemon-nut vinaigrette; 2 pinches seasoning salt

Servings: persons

6 ounces frozen salmon fillets
34 lb red new potato
34 pickling cucumber, sliced and quartered
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved halved or ½ cup yellow pear tomato, halved
20 -30 nicoise olives
12 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 tablespoons lemon-nut vinaigrette (I use recipe 180528)
2 cups torn mixed greens
2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons lemon-nut vinaigrette
2 pinches seasoning salt

1
Thaw fish, if frozen.
2
Place fish steak on the greased unheated rack of a broiler pan.
3
Broil 4 inches from the heat for 5 minutes.
4
Turn fish and broil for 3 to 7 minutes more or just until fish begins to flake easily.
5
Cool to room temperature.
6
Break or cut salmon into large chunks.
7
(You should have about 1 cup.
8
).
9
Cut the potatoes into cubes.
10
Place the cubes in a microwave safe dish, sprinkle with seasoned salt, and cover with plastic wrap.
11
Cook on your microwave's potato setting, or 3-4 minutes on high.
12
In a medium bowl combine the potatoes, cucumbers, cherry or pear tomatoes, olives, and red or white onion.
13
Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture.
14
Toss to coat.
15
Divide the mixed greens between 2 individual plates.
16
Spoon the vegetable mixture over the greens.
17
Arrange the salmon or tuna and the hard-cooked egg on top of the vegetables.
18
Drizzle with vinaigrette.

3347

kcal

Calories

Fat

709

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces frozen salmon fillets, 34 lb red new potato, 34 pickling cucumber, sliced and quartered, ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved halved or ½ cup yellow pear tomato, halved, and more.

Yes, Fresh Salmon Salad Nicoise falls under the Seafood 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!

Fresh Salmon Salad Nicoise

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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