Best 3 Nicoise Salad Dressing Recipes

Nicoise salad is a classic French dish that combines fresh, flavorful ingredients to create a light and refreshing meal. The key to a great nicoise salad is the dressing, which typically includes olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and herbs. In this article, we'll explore some of the best nicoise salad dressing recipes, providing you with a variety of options to suit your taste preferences.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SALAD NIçOISE WITH MINT-LEMON DRESSING

Salad Niçoise with Mint-Lemon Dressing image

Categories Salad Leafy Green Olive Tomato No-Cook Lemon Mint Tuna Summer Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 buffet servings or 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 ounces slender green beans, trimmed, halved
5 6-ounce cans solid white tuna packed in oil, drained, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil reserved
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Niçois olives* or pitted Kalamata olives
7 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
1/2 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 5-ounce bag mesclun salad mix
Lemon wedges

Steps:

Place green beans in processor. Using on/off turns, coarsely chop. Place in large bowl. Mix in tuna, tomatoes, olives, and 4 tablespoons mint. Season with salt and pepper.
Place olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, cumin and remaining 3 tablespoons mint in processor. Process until well blended. With machine running, slowly add 1/4 cup drained tuna oil. Process until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Place mesclun in another bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons tuna oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; toss. Transfer to platter. Arrange tuna salad over mesclun. Drizzle dressing over. Garnish with lemon wedges.
*Small brine-cured olives; available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

NICOISE SALAD DRESSING

NICOISE SALAD DRESSING image

Categories Salad Bean

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
Rounded 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, garlic paste, and anchovy paste in a small bowl until combined well, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in thyme, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.

SALMON NICOISE SALAD WITH LEMON-CAPER DRESSING

Salmon Nicoise Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing image

I found this in my Weight Watchers magazine and made a few minor changes. It's 8 points per serving.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories Other Salads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 small onion, minced
2 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp water
2 tsp dijon mustard
3/4 lb new potatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
8 oz green beans
2 salmon fillets - 1/4 pound each
1/8 tsp salt
4 c lettuce leaves
2 small tomatoes cut into wedges
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
12 niçoise olives

Steps:

1. for DRESSING: put lemon juice, onion, capers, oil water and mustard in blender; puree and set aside
2. Add salt to water in a large pot; bring to boil. Add potatoes and simmer until tender 7 - 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl, drizzle with 1 Tablespoon dressing, toss to coat, set aside to cool.
3. Fill large bowl with ice water, set aside.
4. Put green beans in potato pot; simmer until crisp-tender about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to ice water with slotted spoon; cool then drain.
5. Put salmon in steamer basket; sprinkle with salt. Set steamer over simmering water; cover and steam fish until just opaque in center, about 8 - 10 minutes.
6. While salmon cooks, divide lettuce, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs and olives among 4 plates; top each with 2 oz salmon, drizzle each with about 2 1/2 Tsp dressing.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dressing will taste. If possible, use organic or locally grown produce.
Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a Niçoise salad dressing. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.
Make sure the dressing is well-balanced: The dressing should be flavorful, but not too overpowering. The flavors should complement each other, not compete with each other.
Let the dressing sit for a while before using: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. If you're short on time, you can still use the dressing right away, but it won't be quite as good.
Store the dressing in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid: This will help to preserve the flavor and prevent the dressing from spoiling.

Conclusion:

A Niçoise salad dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It's easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing, give Niçoise dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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