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Nicoise Potato Salad
This easy to make Nicoise potato salad is a fun spin on a classic Nicoise salad., and it comes together in just 15 minutes! It's the perfect light, fresh, colorful side dish to enjoy for warm weather lunches, picnics, and more.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , French
Ingredients
- 2 pounds petite red or white potatoes
- 5 ounces green beans , trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 cup red onion , thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup capers , (about 4 ounces), drained
- 4 hard-boiled egg , quartered
- ½ cup Italian flat leaf parsley , roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh tarragon , roughly chopped
For the Vinaigrette Dressing
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons shallot , minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- First, make the vinaigrette by adding all of the ingredients to a jar fitted with a lid, close tightly, shake well, and set aside.
- Add the potatoes to a medium pot and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch, then bring to a boil. Add 1-2 teaspoons of kosher salt, reduce to a rolling simmer, and cook until tender or when the potatoes can be pierced with a fork or skewer, about 15 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with kosher salt, and add the green beans. Simmer for 1 minute or until the green beans turn bright green. Drain the water, rinse the green beans, and add to a large mixing bowl to cool.
- When potatoes are finished cooking, use a spider or strainer to transfer them from the pot to a large bowl. As soon as the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-sized chunks (in half or quartered, depending on how big they are). Place the potatoes back in the bowl and while still warm, drizzle with 3-4 tablespoons of the vinaigrette dressing, then set aside to cool.
- Add the green beans, then add the kalamata olives, red onion, and capers. Toss with the vinaigrette dressing, tarragon, and parsley. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the diced hard-boiled egg or cut into quarters and nestle in the salad. To serve, top with more parsley if desired. This can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Keeps in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
855mg
(36%)
Potassium
769mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
791IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 855mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 791IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.