Salade Nicoise Recipe

Name: Salade Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 red onions, thinly sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 5 Tbs. olive oil; 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbs. minced fresh basil; 1 to 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 to 1/2 cup good-quality black olives, whole or pitted; 5 small new potatoes, quartered; 2 cups string beans, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups wax beans, sliced into 1-inch pieces; Red leaf, radicchio or Boston lettuce; 1 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 lb. fried tempeh; 2 or 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered; Cherry tomatoes; Sliced avocado

Servings: persons

2 red onions, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
5 Tbs. olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. minced fresh basil
1 to 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 cup good-quality black olives, whole or pitted
5 small new potatoes, quartered
2 cups string beans, sliced into 1-inch pieces
2 cups wax beans, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Red leaf, radicchio or Boston lettuce
1 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 lb. fried tempeh
2 or 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
Cherry tomatoes
Sliced avocado

1
Combine onions, celery, oil, parsley, garlic, basil, vinegar, oregano, olives, salt and freshly ground pepper in shallow serving dish.
2
Allow mixture to marinate while you prepare the rest of the salad.
3
Bring large pot of water to a boil.
4
Add potatoes; simmer 5 minutes.
5
Add string and wax beans; simmer until beans and potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Drain well and set aside.
7
An hour or so before serving, combine the bean-potato mixture with marinated vegetables.
8
Add more oil or vinegar if desired and toss well.
9
Serve on bed of lettuce and garnish with one or more optional ingredients.

1676

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

Carbs

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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 red onions, thinly sliced, 2 stalks celery, sliced, 5 Tbs. olive oil, 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Salade 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!

Salade Nicoise

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