Description
A refreshing and vibrant Summer Nicoise Salad featuring grilled fish, perfect for a light and flavorful meal on warm days.
Ingredients
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Fish Marinade:
- 4–6 fish boneless, skinless filets (4–6 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 T whole grain mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- Zest of one lemon
Salad:
- 1 x 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 10 baby new potatoes, halved and blanched
- 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and blanched
- 1/4 cup kalamata or Niçoise olives, sliced
- 2 Tbsp capers, drained
- 1/2 cup sliced roasted red bell pepper
- Greens (spinach or arugula for 4-6 people)
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and zest of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves or oregano
- 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fish Marinade: Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Coat fish with the marinade and let it marinate for at least 1/2 hour.
- Blanch Potatoes and Green Beans: Cook and cool, then set aside.
- Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium heat.
- Make Nicoise Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl. Add beans, peppers, capers, and olives to marinate.
- Grill Fish: Grill the marinated fish until cooked to desired doneness.
- Assemble Salad: Arrange greens on a platter. Coat with dressing, add marinated vegetables, potatoes, green beans, and top with grilled fish.
- Garnish and Serve: Add cherry tomatoes, remaining dressing, white beans, and peppers. Squeeze lemon over the fish and season with cracked pepper.
Notes
- You can customize the salad by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- Adjust the seasoning and dressing according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Summer, Salad, Nicoise, Fish, Grilled, Healthy