Salmon Nicoise Salad Recipe

Name: Salmon Nicoise Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb potato, pared; 12 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths; ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 cucumber, pared, seeded, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup brine-cured black olives, halved, pitted (such as Nicoise, Calamata, etc.); 4 large leaves curly lettuce, thinly shredded; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red salmon, dark skin removed, chilled; 2 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise

Servings: persons

1 lb potato, pared
12 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
½ cup olive oil
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cucumber, pared, seeded, thinly sliced
⅓ cup brine-cured black olives, halved, pitted (such as Nicoise, Calamata, etc.)
4 large leaves curly lettuce, thinly shredded
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red salmon, dark skin removed, chilled
2 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise

1
Boil potatoes in large pot of salted water 15 minutes.
2
Add beans, cover pot, and cook 8 minutes.
3
Drain and cool under cold running water.
4
Slice potatoes 1/4-inch thick.
5
Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, thyme, salt, and pepper together in small bowl.
6
Place potatoes, beans, cucumber, onion, and olives in large bowl, add 1/4 cup dressing, and toss to coat.
7
Toss lettuce with 2 T. dressing and arrange on platter.
8
Spoon vegetables on top.
9
Pour remaining dressing over salmon and carefully spoon chunks over vegetables.
10
Garnish with tomatoes.
11
Serve at room temperature.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb potato, pared, 12 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths, ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Salmon Nicoise Salad 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.

Salmon Nicoise Salad

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