PESTO NICOISE SALAD

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A fresh, delicious, and filling twist on an old classic. The salad is named for the nicoise olives, but I use kalamata since nicoise are not available. This recipe is adapted from the June/July 2009 issue of "Everyday with Rachael Ray." The pesto I used is Recipe #220704.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs baby potatoes, cut in half
1/2 lb fresh green beans or 1/2 lb frozen green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 eggs
3/4 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup nicoise olives or 1 cup kalamata olive
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes and eggs with cold water in a large saucepan and heat to boiling; cook about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Drop in green beans and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and green beans and allow to cool.
  • Place eggs in cold or ice water bath to cool.
  • Meanwhile in a large serving bowl, combine pesto, olive oil, vinegar, tomatoes and olives.
  • Add potatoes and green beans and stir; adjust for salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Cut eggs into wedges and arrange on top; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.7, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 385.3, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 11.9

Lauren Bishop
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Abdul Manan Khan
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I wasn't sure about the combination of flavors in this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious!


Raquel Casteneda
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Marcia Kersten
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This is a great salad for a special occasion.


Dipendra Mandal
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I love the bright and tangy flavors in this salad.


Michael Warikandwa
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Arturs Carevs
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


MD Limon Khan Md Limon
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This salad is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible.


Md safin Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I didn't even notice them in this salad. The flavors are so well-balanced.


Sean Meade
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so versatile, and I can always find a way to use up my leftover vegetables.


Orie Wealth
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Brit Montgomery
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the salty olives, the briny capers, and the creamy potatoes.


Maryke Botha
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I've never been a big fan of Niçoise salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto dressing is a game-changer.


Vin Mirrors official
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


karwan
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pesto dressing is especially delicious.


Michael Hedgepeth
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Akash Miya
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Afzal Hosen
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors are so fresh and vibrant, and the combination of textures is perfect. I especially loved the addition of the pesto dressing, which really brought the whole dish together.


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