Salade Niçoise Platter

I have created a masterpiece using all the ingredients into a piece of art, instead of serving an individual portion.  A dressing for this french classic is kissed with a hint of my Thai heritage. And the result is sublime! 

Salade Niçoise Platter

Salade Niçoise Platter

Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Salad, salad platter
Servings: 2
Author: Hong Thaimee

Ingredients

Thai Basil & Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 1 fresh leaves from a sprig Thai basil thinly chiffonade about 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh juice from a lemon about 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • Olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch of pepper

Salad

  • Mixed green salad or lettuce
  • A handful green beans haricots verts
  • ½ lb new potatoes used fingerling potatoes for mine
  • 3 Tomatoes quartered
  • 2 – 4 Boiled eggs I preferred mine at 6 mins on the dot!
  • ½ cup canned artichoke
  • ¼ cup olive pitted
  • Anchovies to taste
  • 1 canned tuna
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • Edible flowers to garnish optional

Instructions

Make a dressing

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well combined, about a minute. Set aside

Make a platter

  • In a about 15 inches long platter, lay the first layer with mixed salad greens then arrange the rest of ingredients into your piece of art.

Finish up

  • In a small sauce bowl, transfer all the dressing into it. Arrange it as part of the platter. Garnish with edible flowers, if desired.

Video

Notes

  • “Nicoise” means from Nice. It originates from a beautiful part of the french riviera, Nice. 
  • It used to be called food for poor people but I believe a combination of freshness, acidic flavors and crunch makes this salad into a well loved for people of all walks of lives. 
  • If you want to elevate this dish even more, you can use grilled or baked salmon or seared tuna instead of a can one.

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