
Grilled Salmon Niçoise
A modern variation replacing tuna with grilled salmon fillets and a lemon-dill vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Fresh salmon fillets
- 1 lb Baby red potatoes, halved
- 8 oz Fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 large Hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Niçoise olives or Kalamata olives
- 5 oz Mixed baby greens
- 0.33 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Capers, drained(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl to create the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Boil the halved potatoes in salted water for about 10-12 minutes until tender, then drain and toss with a spoonful of the vinaigrette while warm.
- 3
Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then immediately plunge them into an ice bath to preserve their bright green color and crispness.
- 4
Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then grill over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until just opaque.
- 5
Let the salmon rest for 3 minutes, then gently flake it into large chunks or leave the fillets whole depending on your presentation preference.
- 6
Arrange a bed of mixed greens on a large platter or individual plates.
- 7
Artfully compose the salad by placing the potatoes, green beans, halved eggs, tomatoes, and olives in distinct sections over the greens.
- 8
Top with the grilled salmon, sprinkle with capers if using, and drizzle the remaining lemon-dill vinaigrette over the entire dish before serving.
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