Salmon Nicoise Salad
This Salmon Nicoise Salad is a delicious combination of baked salmon, roasted potatoes and green beans, salty olives, and hard boiled eggs, over leafy greens, for a balanced plate in this one recipe!
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Low FODMAP, Nut Free, Soy Free
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how I like to quickly and easily explain my approach to nutrition. And in thinking about my approach, I realized that’s what I do… I aim to make nutrition APPROACHABLE.
The easiest way I can help you answer the question “What should I eat?” is by helping you balance your plate.
But who wants to make a gazillion different “components” to their meal… you want a meal in one.
That’s why I love big, meal-sized salads.
Like this Salmon Nicoise Salad!
(Could you see where I was going?)
Healthy eating isn’t a measly salad with limp greens. BOR-ING!
Nourishing, wholesome nutrition is about a balanced plate – a salad with fiber-filled carbs, protein, and healthy fats.
This combo ensures you’re SATISFIED and nourished, which is key to help you feel your best!
So let’s chat about this Salmon Nicoise Salad. It originally came to me after my mom mentioned making a Salmon Nicoise Salad for a family gathering, and I realized I had leftovers of every ingredient already in my fridge… all I had to do was throw them together.
Talk about EASY! I was going to call this a “Leftovers Salad,” but that doesn’t sound nearly as appetizing!
Here’s what’s in this Salmon Nicoise Salad…
Leafy Greens – Bulk up your bowl with your favorite greens. They’re FULL of vitamins and minerals, like vitamins A, C, and K, folate, and calcium.
Green Beans – Or as I like to call them, string beans! We’re totally having a moment. I like them sautéed with coconut aminos, steamed, and in this case, roasted. Just spray green beans with some oil (I use my Misto) and roast for 15-20 minutes.
Roasted Potatoes – There’s no need to be afraid of white starchy vegetables! Potatoes are one of my favorite carbs because they’re filling, satisfying, and full of nutrients, like potassium (great for post-workout muscle recovery).
Olives – Olives contain fat and TONS of flavor. Sure, you can skip ’em if you’re not a fan, but this extra burst of saltiness goes perfectly with the smooth proteins.
Hard Boiled Eggs – Speaking of proteins… Eggs are a great source of protein! One egg contains 6 grams of protein. Even more, be sure to keep the yolk for the benefits of iron, zinc, and B vitamins.
Baked Salmon – Last but not least – salmon is another source of protein to balance out your plate! Salmon is full of healthy fats, making this a silky smooth protein to make eating seafood twice a week easy peasy, salmon squeezy!
And speaking of seafood two times a week…
Did you know that only 1 in 10 Americans eat the recommended amount of seafood each week?
This is SO important because fatty fish (like salmon) is one of the best sources of EPA and DHA omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential for good brain health.
Use leftovers from the night before in this Salmon Nicoise Salad to ensure you’re reaching your 2 a week – Easy Dijon Baked Salmon for dinner, then this Salmon Nicoise Salad for lunch!
This Salmon Nicoise Salad is…
- Easy to make from leftovers
- A well-balanced meal
- Delicious
- Full of nutrients
- Light AND filling
- Full of protein, carbs, and healthy fats
- Naturally gluten free and grain free
Dig in…
PrintSalmon Nicoise Salad
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce pieces of Dijon Baked Salmon
- 2 cups chopped potatoes
- 2 cups green beans
- Oil spray
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 hard boiled eggs
- 8 cups mixed greens (organic preferred)
- 1/2 cup olives, halved (I used kalamata olives, but choose your favorite variety)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread potatoes and green beans on a large baking sheet and spray with oil (I use avocado oil in my Misto). Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes, until potatoes are crispy on the outside.
- While the vegetables are roasting, boil your eggs (if needed) and arrange salad. Layer greens, hard boiled eggs, and olives. Add roasted green beans and potatoes when done cooking. Last, add the salmon and serve! Enjoy! 🙂
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What are your favorite cook once, eat twice meals?
XO