How to Make Seattle Nicoise - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seattle Nicoise salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light summer meal. This classic French salad has been given a Pacific Northwest twist with the addition of fresh seafood and local ingredients, making it a great way to showcase the flavors of Seattle.

Traditionally, a Nicoise salad is made with tomatoes, green beans, olives, hard-boiled eggs, and tuna, all served over a bed of lettuce. However, the Seattle variation of this salad adds a unique twist by inc...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound chunked (not thin sliced), Alaska-style smoked salmon
  • 1 cup bottled champagne salad dressing
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces pickled green beans, cut in thirds
  • 1 ½ pounds new potatoes, red or yellow, scrubbed
  • 3 medium tomatoes, quartered
  • 5 eggs, hard cooked and peeled, then quartered
  • ½ cup nicoise or other small, black, pitted olives

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Break the salmon into large but still bite-sized chunks and set aside.
  • Boil the new potatoes for about 15 minutes in salted water, till they are just cooked through (you can run a sharp knife through one) but not falling apart.
  • Drain completely, and then cut into bite-sized chunks. Place in a large bowl and pour half of the dressing over them.
  • Add the egg wedges, beans, olives, tomatoes and salmon chunks. Drizzle vinaigrette to taste, then salt and pepper as desired. Gently stir together and serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    1031 cal.

    • Total Fat: 82g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 285mg
    • Sodium: 3258mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1218mg