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Salmon Niçoise

A high-protein, heart-healthy dish featuring omega-3 rich salmon, crisp vegetables, and hearty potatoes, making it perfect for family meals and meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 8 cups clean salad greens (such as spinach, mesclun greens, or green leaf lettuce)
  • 3 pieces hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed
  • ½ cup sliced radishes
  • 12 pieces olives adds Mediterranean flair
For the salmon
  • 4 pieces portions sustainably sourced salmon, skin removed (3 to 4 ounces each) rich in omega-3 fatty acids
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided enhances flavors
  • 4 tablespoons pesto, divided adds a fresh, herby flavor
For the potatoes
  • 6 small thin-skinned potatoes (about ¾ lb.) creamy and delicious when boiled
For dressing and seasoning
  • ½ cup Niçoise salad dressing ties all components together
  • freshly ground pepper for added seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
  2. Cover potatoes generously with cold water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until tender, about 13 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  3. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt over the salmon, place it skin-side down on the foil, and spread 2 tablespoons of pesto evenly over the top.
Cooking
  1. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake salmon until it flakes apart when tested with a knife, about 8 to 12 minutes.
  2. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, and steam the green beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  3. Cut the cooked potatoes into quarters. Toss them with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons of pesto in a medium bowl.
Assembly
  1. Divide the greens among 4 large plates. Arrange the hard-boiled egg wedges, radishes, olives, potatoes, salmon, and green beans over the greens evenly.
  2. Drizzle the salad with the Niçoise dressing and season with freshly ground pepper to taste.

Notes

Serve in large plates or a family-style bowl, garnishing with additional herbs for color and flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container.