A Niçoise salad is about structure and simplicity. Each ingredient is prepared with care, then brought together on the plate without being overmixed. This vegetarian version keeps the spirit of the classic tender potatoes, crisp green beans, olives, eggs, and a bright vinaigrette while letting vegetables take center stage.
It’s fresh, balanced, and meant to be enjoyed slowly. The Let’s Veg way.
Niçoise Salad (Vegetarian)
Vegetarian Niçoise salad made with potatoes, green beans, eggs, olives, and Dijon vinaigrette. A fresh, classic Let’s Veg recipe for any meal.
Ingredients
Equipment
soup pot with lid
Salad Bowl
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and slice.
- In the same pot, blanch green beans for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and cool.
- Cook eggs in boiling water for 8-9 minutes for jammy yolks. Cool, peel, and halve.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange greens on a large platter or in bowls.
- Top with potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, eggs, and red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Add chickpeas or white beans for extra protein
Best served slightly warm or at room temperature
Keep components separate until serving for best texture