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Nicoise Salad

Vibrant Nicoise Salad: A Fresh Twist on a Classic Favorite

This Vegetarian Niçoise Salad is a colorful and nutritious option, packed with plant-based protein and summer produce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Small Yellow or Red Potatoes Best when boiled; can substitute with new potatoes.
  • 1 cups Fresh Green Beans Can be replaced with snap peas if desired.
  • 1 cups Cooked White Beans Any white bean like cannellini or navy beans works well.
  • 2 large Hard Boiled Eggs For a vegan alternative, omit or use tofu.
  • 1 cups Artichoke Hearts Substitutable with marinated artichoke hearts.
  • 1 cup Radishes or Cucumber Use any crisp vegetable according to preference.
  • 1 cups Cherry Tomatoes Can replace with diced regular tomatoes if unavailable.
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 1/2 cups Niçoise or Kalamata Olives Substitute with green olives if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Use pickles or chopped green olives as alternatives.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cups Lemon Vinaigrette Store-bought vinaigrette can be used in a pinch.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Can substitute with other herbs like basil or cilantro.
For Final Touches
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Use kosher salt or regular sea salt if unavailable.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Optional; adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • pot
  • Ice bath
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegetarian Niçoise Salad
  1. Start by placing small yellow or red potatoes in a pot, covering them with salted water. Bring the water to a rolling boil and cook the potatoes for about 10–15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and let them cool before slicing them.
  2. While the potatoes are cooling, bring another pot of salted water to a boil. Add fresh green beans and blanch them for about 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Drain and set aside.
  3. Add room-temperature eggs to a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a gentle boil, cover and reduce to a simmer for 10–12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel and cut the eggs.
  4. On a large serving platter, arrange the salad components starting with the cooled potatoes, followed by the blanched green beans, cooked white beans, halved hard-boiled eggs, and artichoke hearts. Add slices of radishes or cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and a sprinkle of capers.
  5. Drizzle the salad with lemon vinaigrette, sprinkle with chopped parsley, flaky sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with different herbs or roasted vegetables for added flavor.

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