Best 3 Salmon Nicoise Salad Recipes
Nicoise salad, a traditional dish from the French city of Nice, is a vibrant and flavorful salad that combines fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, tuna, olives, and a flavorful dressing. While there are many variations of this classic dish, one of the most popular and delectable options is salmon nicoise salad. In this article, we will explore the secrets of creating an exquisite salmon nicoise salad, providing you with a comprehensive guide to select the finest ingredients, prepare each component with precision, and assemble the salad with artistic flair.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SALMON NICOISE SALAD
Host an inviting lunch with this family-style main dish from Provence.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 5-quart pot, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; add salt and twelve ounces (four to five) new potatoes. Cover; cook, turning occasionally, until tender, 14 to 16 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a bowl. Set aside to cool. Add eight ounces green beans to the pot of boiling water. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Rinse under cool water, and set aside.
- Fill a deep skillet with 1/4 inch water. Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper; place in skillet. Bring water to a gentle simmer; cover, and cook until salmon is opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate; flake with a fork, and let cool.
- While salmon is cooking, tear lettuce into pieces, quarter potatoes and tomatoes, peel and quarter eggs, and thinly slice onion.
- On a large platter (or four serving plates), arrange lettuce, salmon, green beans, potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, onion, anchovies (if using), and olives. Serve with Dijon Vinaigrette on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 g, Fat 29 g, Protein 35 g
SMOKED SALMON SALAD (NICOISE-STYLE)
I am very lucky. I love fresh & smoked salmon, but never have to use the canned variety & even have a salmon cookbook. This recipe is the 1st of 2 I found at justsmokedsalmon.com & they acknowledged Marilou Robinson of Portland, OR. Her intro said "The ingredient list looks long, but none of it takes much time to prepare & it can all be done ahead of time. Because this salad needs to be made ahead & chilled, it is a good choice for a Sun night supper. When guests arrive, heat an assortment of fancy rolls from your favourite bakery & relax w/your company. Everyone will be impressed & well-fed. The recipe can easily serve as many as you like by just increasing the amt of ingredients & using a larger platter." Enjoy! (Time has been estimated & does not include time for beans, eggs & potatoes to cool after they are cooked)
Provided by twissis
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook beans, hard-boil eggs & potatoes. Set aside & allow to completely cool. While they are cooling, prepare & slice onion & bell pepper.
- Line a lrg platter w/lettuce & mound smoked salmon in the centre. Arrange beans, tomatoes, pepper rings, onion rings, egg wedges, potatoes & olives over the lettuce & around the salmon.
- Cover platter & chill at least 2 hours Just B4 serving, drizzle w/salad dressing & sprinkle w/capers.
- HINT: To easily slice smoked salmon, put it in the freezer. When nearly frozen, remove from the freezer & use your sharpest knife to shave very thin slices.
SALMON NICOISE SALAD WITH LEMON-CAPER DRESSING
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
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:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the salmon. It should be cooked through but still moist and flaky.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and flavor to your salad.
- Make sure the dressing is well-balanced. It should be flavorful but not too heavy or oily.
- Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the vegetables from wilting.
Conclusion:
Salmon Nicoise salad is a classic French dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The combination of salmon, vegetables, and dressing is simply delicious. If you are looking for a new salad to try, I highly recommend Salmon Nicoise salad.
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