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Summery Salmon Niçoise Salad

Published on August 03, 2026
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Summery Salmon Niçoise Salad
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

Dinner salads are my favorite thing to eat on hot and sticky summer days — especially ones that lean on the abundance of colorful vegetables available right now. The one I’m sharing today is a twist on a classic Niçoise salad, the French salad that traditionally features tuna, jammy eggs, and an array of vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 ounces green beans, end trimmed
  • 1 medium head butter lettuce (about 1 pound), such as Boston or Bibb, leaves torn
  • 1 medium bunch radishes, tops removed, radishes halved or quartered if large
  • 1/2 medium English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 425°F. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper together in small bowl. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette to a baking dish just large enough to hold all the pieces of salmon in one layer. Add the salmon, turning them over gently a few times to evenly coat in the vinaigrette. Refrigerate.
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil, use a slotted spoon to carefully lower the eggs into the water, and cook for 6 1/2 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl halfway with ice and water.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to the ice bath for a minute. Remove from the ice bath and set aside.
  4. Return the water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with the slotted spoon to the ice bath for a minute. Remove from the ice bath to a towel-lined plate and set aside.
  5. Roast the salmon until cooked through and easily flaked when poked gently with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer into the middle of the thickest fillet should register 120°F to 130°F for medium-rare, or 135°F to 145°F if you prefer it more well-done. Total roasting time will depend on the thickness of the salmon. Meanwhile, compose the salad.
  6. Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the reserved vinaigrette and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates or shallow bowls. Top with the green beans, radishes, and cucumbers. Peel and halve eggs and nestle them among the vegetables.
  7. When the salmon is ready, place a fillet on each salad. Drizzle everything with the remaining vinaigrette, sprinkle with olives and basil, and serve.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 03, 2026
  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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