Packed with a delicious list of healthy ingredients, this Salmon Niçoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette eats like a meal!
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.
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.
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!
- 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
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Dijon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.
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Blackening Spice:In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and thyme leaves. Mix thoroughly. Set aside.
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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)
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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.
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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.
This could make a salad lover out of anyone! Beautiful offering, MaryAnn!
Thanks Annie! Happy Monday!
This is definitely my kind of salad Mary Ann, I love everthing about it!
Thanks Chris!
This is a delicious way to get back onto the healthy side and this is just what I need! I definitely overindulged during the holidays. I love the salmon on this salad. It looks so yummy!
Yes it is Kathy! I’m getting back on the healthy track!
Such a beautiful salad, you definitely have me convinced to eat my veggies with this one. I could definitely eat that entire plate, so delicious.
Thanks Michelle! You’d love this one for sure!
This idea will help me to get back to usual eating routine sooner. Thank you so much !
Yes! You’re quite welcome!
This is exactly what I’m craving these days! Beautiful. Love salmon and the great combination of flavours and textures on the plate :)
Me too Jennifer! Something nice and healthy to get me back on track!
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
Thanks Dawn! Hope you have an awesome week too!
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!
Happy New Year Kathy! Say hi to Bob for me! This one would be perfect for boaters beach!
I wasn’t born a salad love either, but I’ve learned to love them, and this one looks amazing!
Thanks Matt! Happy Monday!
One of my fave salads!
Mine too! Lots to entice me to eat healthy! Swap you some for some of your yummy chili today?!
I was born a salad lover (the one thing my parents never had to force me to eat was veggies) but I love salads even more when they’re fully loaded. This one looks AMAZING!
Good girl Kelsie! I’m a slow learner but I’m getting there! Happy Monday!
My kind of salad MaryAnn, it would make a great meal by itself .
Yes, it definitely would Gerlinde! Happy Monday. Hope you have a great week!
So healthy and fresh, I’m in love. New Year’s Goals!
Woohoo! Glad you like it Karen!
I would love to eat this for dinner any night of the week! Would make a great lunch too!
Works awesome for both Leigh Ann!
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
So glad you like this one Chey! Was going to call you this weekend! HELP!
I loved that you swapped out the tuna for salmon!
This is one delicious salad Naomi!
I’m glad you’re getting back into the swing of things! This looks like a delicious start. Looking forward to those videos – I have yet to attempt it so you’ll have to give me some pointers!
Ha! I’m working on it!
Okay, this is incredible!
Thanks Gina! It’s so satisfying!
I love everything in this salad!
Woohoo! You’d love how satisfying it is!
Looks so fresh and delicious! I’m ready for this dinner!
It’s soooo good Lindsay!
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!
Oh no Laura! Hopefully a warm up is headed your way. It was definitely warmer here today, but our dock/bay behind us is frozen!
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!
I’m going with eeeek for now! At my age, any new platform is that much harder to learn! I wish I was 20 again!
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!
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???
This looks so vibrant and fresh, one of the prettiest Niçoise salads I’ve ever seen!
Thanks so much Laura!
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!
Sounds like a good plan Christina!! Enjoy!
I love salad Niçoise! I just made a big salmon salad on the weekend for the blog. Great minds think alike! ;)
Yes! Me too Natasha!
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!
Thanks Marissa! Happy 2018!
This looks absolutely delicious, a nice & healthy recipe to start the new year with. Love the sound of the dijon dressing and what a lovely idea to add salmon to the dish! Happy New Year!
Thanks Miriam. It’s such a tasty salad. One of my favorites! Hope your 2018 is off to a great start!
That’s such a hearty salad that the whole family can eat together! Love the dijon mustard dressing to go with it!
It really is a meal Deepika! I love it!