Nicoise Salad

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Calories: 1831kcal
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Nicoise Salad

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 lb small yellow onions
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb green beans lightly steamed
  • 1 lb asparagus spears woody stems removed, lightly steamed
  • 1/2 cup olives sliced in half
  • 2 hard boiled eggs sliced
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 3 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Vinaigrette

  • Add the dressing ingredients (vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper) into a quart-size mason jar.
  • Place a lid on the jar and tighten well, then give everything a good shake to mix the ingredients. Place in the fridge until ready to assemble salad. Can last up to a week in the refrigerator if sealed.

Potatoes

  • Boil the potatoes in water until fork tender. Drain well
  • Place boiled potatoes into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Gently stir to coat the potatoes with the seasoning. Set aside.

Salad

  • Add the baby spinach to a medium-size mixing bowl, drizzle with about 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  • Place the dressed spinach in the middle of serving plate. Please the green beans and asparagus on the plate, add the potatoes and olive, then sprinkle on the capers.
  • Drizzle the entire salad with a bit more dressing and a generous sprinkle of the chopped dill, chopped parsley and a bit of salt & pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories |1831kcalCarbohydrates |84gProtein |36gFat |161gSaturated Fat |24gPolyunsaturated Fat |18gMonounsaturated Fat |112gCholesterol |373mgSodium |3361mgPotassium |2364mgFiber |31gSugar |43gVitamin A |8703IUVitamin C |102mgCalcium |595mgIron |23mg