Veggie Nicoise Salad
This refreshing and colorful salad is a vegetarian twist on the classic Nicoise salad, featuring fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Extra virgin olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh basil - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Capers - 2 tablespoons
- Kalamata olives - 1/2 cup
- Boiled eggs - 2, sliced
- Green beans - 1 cup, blanched
- Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
- Cucumber - 1, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Mixed salad greens - 4 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, green beans, boiled eggs, Kalamata olives, capers, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve the salad in individual bowls and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 8g