Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsOne if by Land, Two if by SeaNiçoise Salad Recipe

Niçoise Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Jumbo Blue Crab, Little Gem Lettuce, Tomatoes, Haricot Vert, Fingerling Potatoes, Quail Eggs

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Boil the fingerling potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, let cool, and slice them in half.

  2. 2

    Cook the Haricot Vert

    In a separate pot, blanch the haricot vert in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water to stop the cooking.

  3. 3

    Boil the Quail Eggs

    Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently add the quail eggs and boil for about 4 minutes. Remove and cool in ice water before peeling.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to taste. Add fresh basil and mix well.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, tear the Little Gem lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add the sliced fingerling potatoes, haricot vert, cherry tomatoes, and jumbo blue crab meat. Halve the peeled quail eggs and place on top.

  6. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately.

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