Niçoise salad with light aïoli

Niçoise salad with light aïoli

A simple and nutritious meal salad! I love adding roasted salmon for a more elegant touch. The homemade aioli and zhoug are essential.

Food restrictions
Lactose-free Nut-free Egg-free Dairy-free Soya-free Peanut free Gluten-free
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Why make this recipe:


Balanced – A good ratio of protein, healthy fats (omega-3s), fiber, and fresh vegetables.
Colorful and summery – A complete plate, perfect for warm weather.
Satisfying yet light – The fish, eggs, and homemade sauces add flavor without being too heavy.
Flexible – Swap the green beans for asparagus when in season!

Zero waste – Perfect for using up leftover cooked vegetables or fresh herbs at the end of the week.

Niçoise salad with light aïoli
Niçoise salad with light aïoli

To start things well
You use:
You cook for:
4 people

Ingredients
Zhoug :
Lighter aioli :

Preparation
1.

Preheat the BBQ or oven to 400°F. Toss the green beans in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Do the same with the potatoes in a separate bowl. Set aside.

2.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the eggs for 7 minutes. Drain and cool under cold water. Set aside.

3.

Prepare the salmon by seasoning the flesh side with olive oil, lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Place a cast-iron skillet on the BBQ and heat it with a small drizzle of oil. Cook the salmon skin-side down for about 5 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness, until the flesh is opaque. Set aside.

4.

Cook the potatoes in a BBQ grill basket or skillet for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Do the same for the green beans, but reduce the cooking time by half.

5. Prepare the zhoug :

In a bowl, mix the parsley, dill, olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

6. Prepare the aioli :

In a narrow container (like a Mason jar), add the egg, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, a splash of vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour the oils on top while blending with an immersion blender or whisking vigorously. Keep refrigerated.

7.

On a large platter or individual plates, arrange the lettuce leaves, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, radishes, olives, egg quarters, and pieces of salmon. Drizzle with a bit of zhoug and serve with a spoonful of light aioli and some fresh basil leaves.


Nutritional information per serving (1/4 of the recipe)
Calories : 580 kcal Proteins : 32 g Fats : 42 g Carbs : 18 g
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