Niçoise Salad Recipe
choice of tuna or salmon, radish, tomato, haricots vert, tapenade, anchovy, fried capers, fingerling potato, hard-boiled egg, sherry Dijon maple vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Vinaigrette Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
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Prepare the Beans
Blanch the haricots vert in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
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Cook the Fish
Grill or sear the fresh tuna or salmon over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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Assemble the Salad
On a large serving platter, arrange the sliced fish, potatoes, haricots vert, halved radishes, cherry tomatoes, anchovy fillets, and quartered eggs. Drizzle with tapenade.
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Fried Capers
In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add drained capers and fry until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Vinaigrette Preparation
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Make the Vinaigrette
In a bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
