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Salmon Niçoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

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Packed with a delicious list of healthy ingredients, this Salmon Niçoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette eats like a meal!

Overhead shot of Salmon Nicoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette on a blue board surrounded by wine glasses, salt and pepper shakers, forks and spices.

Well. We made it! How was everyone’s first full week of the New Year?!

I have to admit, having a little break around the holidays was nice, but I’m so excited to be back in the swing of things here at the BHK. Have I got some delicious things planned for us this year! I’m also working on a little video action for 2018, but as the saying goes, “it’s tough to teach an old dog new tricks!” I’ll get there I’m sure, but it’ll take a while, I’ll keep you guys posted.

Salmon Nicoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette on white platter with a silver spoon.

In the meantime, I’m trying to clean up my act from all my holiday indulging.

If you follow the blog, you know I was not born a salad lover. It’s taken time for me to come around. I like my salads nice and hearty. I’m not just a greens in a bowl kinda girl. I need stuff…lots of good stuff to entice me.

Overhead shot of Salmon Nicoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette on white platter.

This Salmon Niçoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette is one of those salads that’ll do just that. It’s packed with a deliciously healthy list of ingredients that keep me satisfied for hours. A traditional Niçoise salad includes tuna, which I also love, but I decided to substitute some salmon in today’s version. I seasoned the salmon with a blackening seasoning to give this salad even more flavor, and I dressed the salad with a tangy Dijon Vinaigrette.

I enjoy this salad for dinner with a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and the leftovers make for a fabulous lunch the next day.

Hope you guys have an awesome week! Enjoy!

 

Salmon Nicoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
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Salmon Niçoise with Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
Packed with a delicious list of healthy ingredients, this Salmon Niçoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette eats like a meal!
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 622 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • Dijon Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Blackening Seasoning:
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
  • Salad:
  • 4 skinless center-cut wild salmon fillets about 6 oz. each and one-inch thick
  • 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. fingerling potatoes halved
  • 1 lb. haricots verts trimmed
  • 1 head romaine lettuce roughly chopped
  • 4 Campari tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled and cut into quaters
  • 2/3 cup olives I use a mixture of green and Kalamata olives
Instructions
  1. Dijon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.
  2. Blackening Spice:In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and thyme leaves. Mix thoroughly. Set aside.
  3. Salmon: Pat salmon dry with a paper towel and let the fillets come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking. Drizzle fillets with olive oil and then sprinkle with some of the blackening spice. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the salmon fillets and cook until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn and continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes until firm to the touch.Let cool, then flake into big chunks. (as pictured)
  4. Place potatoes in a large saucepan with 1 tsp. salt. Add water to the pan until potatoes are covered by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 7-8 minutes. Remove potatoes from water to a bowl and let cool. Then halve eat potatoes lengthwise. Bring the water in the saucepan to a boil over high heat and add the haricots verts. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again. Set aside.
  5. Place the chopped romaine in a large bowl and toss with some of the Dijon vinaigrette to taste. Place the romaine in the center of a large platter. Place the salmon, halved potatoes, haricots verts, tomatoes, eggs and olives around and on top of the lettuce. Drizzle with some extra vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Salmon Niçoise with Dijon Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 248mg83%
Sodium 859mg37%
Potassium 1506mg43%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 2400IU48%
Vitamin C 44.7mg54%
Calcium 102mg10%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Salmon Nicoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

 

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Comments

  7. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    Glad to see you’re back, Mary Ann! This looks like one delicious way to eat healthy, but not feel like I’m missing out! Perfect for dinner tonight (or even for a hearty lunch). Have a great week, my friend! XOXO

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  8. Kathy Smith says

    Wow this is my favorite salad bar none! And looks like everything is on Whole 30 but I can fix that.
    Love this!!!!! Mmmmmmm
    Thank Maryanne this will be nice this summer too. It will pack up nicely for boaters beach!

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  15. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    I’m kind of a salad-oholic, so you KNOW this beauty is calling my name! Nicoise salads are one of my favs, so I’m really digging your flavorful spin on the classic, Mare!! I had to laugh at the mention of videos, because I was thinking about you this morning and since we are past the first week of the New Year, I’ve got to start my daily (possibly hourly) emails to you. LOL! I really can’t WAIT to see your videos and I just know they are going to be nothing short of faaaabulous!!!! Just like this salad! Pinning! Cheers, my dear! XO

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  21. Laura says

    We’re on Day 6 of being snowed in here on the Eastern Shore, and a big plate of this kind of freshness couldn’t be more pleasing to my eyes. Looks phenomenal!

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  22. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    What a gorgeous salad, Mary Ann – your pictures are just beautiful. And what a great way to start the New Year with this salad – healthy, delicious and good for you. And all I can say is Eek about video – that’s a big step – but I’m sure you will be a pro before you know it!

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  23. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    Welcome back Mary Ann! Happy New Year…. so happy you had a good break! I’m loving this Nicoise salad… and that lip smacking dressing! Beautiful work! Video.. I’m still debating if it’s for me, if it really is something I want, or if I’m simply feeling the pressure from all the fantastic food videos I see on social. I doubt my ability, mostly and the time it’s going to take to learn, develop and execute AND maintain V&B. It seems overwhelming. I understand the difficulty factor. But anything worthwhile takes time, right? Can’t wait to see what you have in store here at BHK for 2018!

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    • Mary Ann says

      I feel exactly the way you do Traci! I’m in love with everyone’s videos out there and want to do my own, but I know it’s going to take time. I’m slowly learning. Slow goes the tortoise, right? He makes it there though, doesn’t he???

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  25. Christina says

    Wow, this recipe looks and sounds ridiculously amazing. I haven’t had seafood in a long time (husband doesn’t care for it which means I don’t cook it often) but I’m making this recipe STAT! I’ll just have the hubbers give me HIS portion of seafood. SCORE! Pinning for later!

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  27. Marissa says

    I’m with you, Mary Ann! I love the holidays, but am always ready to get back to a routine. It’s kind of like vacation, helps you appreciate the day to day.

    Nicoise is an absolute favorite of mine and your version is mouthwatering!

    Reply

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