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Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad

The perfect brunch salad everyone will enjoy, with a spin on the classic ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Appetizer, brunch, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American, French

Ingredients
  

Eggs

  • 4-6 eggs
  • pot with water
  • 2 tbsp baking soda

String Beans

  • 1 lb trimmed string beans or haricourt verts
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • salt & pepper to taste

Breakfast Potatoes

  • 1 lb small potatoes
  • pot with water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp or more of cayenne
  • 2 tsp or more of paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • sliced onion, optional
  • salt & pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients

  • 1-2 lb mixed greens, any kind
  • 1 12-oz jar pitted kalamata olives
  • 10oz smoked salmon
  • 1 tbsp Trader Joe's everything bagel seasoning
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1/4 c pickled onions, optional
  • 1/4-1/2 c dressing of choice

Instructions
 

6 Minute Eggs

  • Add eggs to pot and fill with water at least 1 inch above the eggs.
  • Add baking soda to the pot (helps to peel the eggs).
  • Bring to a boil; turn off heat; place lid on the pot and set a timer for 6 minutes. 
  • After 6 minutes, remove the eggs and immediately place them in an ice and cold water bath, replacing water as necessary until the eggs are no longer warm to the touch. 
  • Peel and slice in half; set aside. 

String Beans

  • Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add green beans and sautee until bright green; add minced garlic.
  • Sautee green beans until you reach desired doneness (I work mine for 15-20 minutes total to get a nice sear on them, I prefer them a bit crispy).

Breakfast Potato

  • Par boil whole potatoes until just tender. 
  • When they are cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes into halves or quarters. 
  • Melt butter over high heat until sizzling but not brown; add potatoes to the pan. 
  • Coat the potatoes with the butter; then add the seasoning. 
  • Sautee until the potatoes get a bit crispy on the outside and reach desired doneness. 

To Assemble Salad

  • Place greens on the bottom of the platter. 
  • Arrange toppings around the greens. 
  • Place dressing on the side, so as to not allow the greens to get soggy from being dressed too early. 
Keyword nicoise, salad, salmon