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Vegan Niçoise Salad (+ Champagne Vinaigrette)
This vegan Niçoise salad is fresh, briny, and packed with flavor! Chickpeas, olives, and a champagne vinaigrette make this an easy, elegant meal.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
Vegan Niçoise Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, lightly salted and drained
- 1 cup green beans substitute haricot verts, trimmed
- ½ cup radish thinly sliced
- ½ cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup black olives pitted and halved
- 3 tablespoons capers + 1 teaspoon brine
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black salt optional, called kala namak
Champagne Vinaigrette
- 1½ tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ⅕ teaspoon black salt optional, called kala namak
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic optional
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, grated garlic, and black salt (if using).
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking continuously until emulsified. Add black pepper to taste.
- Arrange the romaine on a large serving platter or big bowl. Layer green beans, cherry tomatoes, radishes, olives, capers, and chickpeas over the greens.
- Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over the salad. Garnish with parsley, basil, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and black salt (if using).
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. If meal prepping, keep the dressing separate and drizzle just before serving.
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Notes
- Add roasted vegetables for depth. I love roasting cherry tomatoes, potatoes and green beans before adding them to the salad for a richer depth of flavor.
- If using potatoes, cook them till they're tender, but still hold the shape. You can also use celeriac as a low-carb alternative.
- Assembling for visual appeal: Arrange the ingredients artfully on a large platter or individual plates. Start with a bed of fresh lettuce, then add vegetables, olives, capers, and chickpeas. Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over the top, and garnish with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black salt for an authentic egg-like flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Sodium
1878mg
(78%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
9816IU
(196%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 1878mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 9816IU | 196% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.