
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
- 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)
Instructions
- 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 Information
Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 12g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 8g