Classic Salmon Niçoise Salad
A vibrant, protein-rich French-inspired salad featuring seared salmon, crisp green beans, and tender baby potatoes. Tossed in a zesty Dijon vinaigrette, it's an elevated yet approachable dinner.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Joint discomfort
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Low energy
Check how the whole meal lands
Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
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Digestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
Fiber, portion size and ingredients land differently for everyone. Increase unfamiliar foods gradually and notice comfort.
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
You can boil the eggs, potatoes, and green beans up to 3 days in advance and keep them in the fridge, making this a 10-minute weeknight assembly.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Bring a medium pot of salted water…
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Bring a medium pot of salted water…
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the halved potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, or until nearly fork-tender.
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Add the trimmed green beans to the…
Add the trimmed green beans to the same pot and boil for an additional 3 minutes. Drain the vegetables and immediately rinse them under very cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve the crunch of the beans.
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Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in…
Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and black pepper, then sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through. Remove from the heat.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a splash of red wine vinegar, a spoonful of Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create a quick vinaigrette.
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Toss the mixed salad greens with half…
Toss the mixed salad greens with half of the vinaigrette and divide between two wide serving bowls.
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Arrange the cooled potatoes
Arrange the cooled potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and hard-boiled eggs in sections over the greens. Top each bowl with a warm salmon fillet and drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the vegetables.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Blanching the green beans with the…
Blanching the green beans with the potatoes saves time and washing an extra pot, just be sure to use cold water right after draining so they stay crisp and bright green.
You can boil the eggs
You can boil the eggs, potatoes, and green beans up to 3 days in advance and keep them in the fridge, making this a 10-minute weeknight assembly.
If you have leftover dressing
If you have leftover dressing, it keeps beautifully in a small jar at room temperature for a couple of days.
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