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Grilled Salmon Niçoise
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6

    Arrange a bed of mixed greens on a large platter or individual plates.

  7. 7

    Artfully compose the salad by placing the potatoes, green beans, halved eggs, tomatoes, and olives in distinct sections over the greens.

  8. 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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