Kiki’s Kitchen: Salad Niçoise w/ Dill Balsamic Vinaigrette

By Kena @campchic

Salad Nicoise is my fave salad. I could eat it everyday. Here’s my simple and delicious take on the iconic French salad. Bon appetit!

STEP ONE: In a small pot bring water to a boil. Add 1 egg, a 1/2 cup of string beans, and 2 small potatoes to the boiling water. Remove string beans and egg from the boiling water after 15 minutes and place in a bowl of cold water and set aside. Wash a handful of cherry heirloom tomatoes and slice them in half.

STEP TWO: In a small mixing bowl combine 1 can of tuna or salmon, add 1/4 cup of olive oil mayo, 1 -2 sprigs of fresh dill. Salt and pepper to taste.

STEP THREE: In a small mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 sprigs of fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon of dill mustard.

STEP FOUR: Place a 1/2 cup or greens on a plate, add tuna mixture, add tomatoes, green beans, sliced egg, sliced potatoes. 

STEP FIVE: Finish off  salad nicoise with dill balsamic vinaigrette.

Eat. Enjoy. Be happy!

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Nicoise Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

Vinaigrette

    • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Salad

    • 1 can of tuna or salmon
    • 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
    • 5 small new red potatoes
    • 1/2 a bag of mixed greens (washed and cleaned)
    • 1/2 cup of mini cherry heirloom tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup of green beans (french style green beans work best)
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste