Name: Nicoise Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz small yellow or red potatoes; 4 oz fresh green beans trimmed; 3/4 cup cooked white beans drained and rinsed; 3 hard boiled eggs halved; 4 artichoke hearts drained and halved; 1 cup quartered radishes and/or sliced cucumber; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1/2 cup Niçoise or Kalamata olives pitted and halved; 2 tbsp capers drained; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice for vinaigrette; 1 small garlic clove grated, for vinaigrette; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; flaky sea salt and black pepper

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Overview

Prep30 min

Cook15 min

Total45 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

8 oz small yellow or red potatoes4 oz fresh green beanstrimmed3/4 cup cooked white beansdrained and rinsed3 hard boiled eggshalved4 artichoke heartsdrained and halved1 cup quartered radishes and/or sliced cucumber1 cup cherry tomatoeshalved1/2 cup Niçoise or Kalamata olivespitted and halved2 tbsp capersdrained1/4 cup fresh lemon juicefor vinaigrette1 small garlic clovegrated, for vinaigrette1 tsp Dijon mustard1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp chopped parsley flaky sea salt and black pepper

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Equipment

Large pot
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Ice bath bowl
Serving platter

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Method

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Boil the potatoes

Cover the potatoes with cold water by about 1 inch, add 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, and slice in halves or quarters.

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Blanch the green beans

Bring a fresh pot of water to a boil and set ice water nearby. Blanch green beans 2 minutes, then plunge into ice water for 1 minute. Drain and pat dry.

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Whisk and assemble

Whisk lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper, then stream in olive oil until glossy. Arrange potatoes, green beans, white beans, eggs, artichokes, radishes, tomatoes, olives, and capers on a platter. Drizzle with vinaigrette, sprinkle parsley, and season.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Nicoise Salad

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment