Spring Niçoise Salad

This Spring Nicoise Salad is perfect for lunch or even for dinner on these warm spring days. And it's the perfect way to use up all the colorful produce you're receiving this week in your Real Food Remedy box!

We're recreating this rather famous French dish. It actually originated as a way to use what was available at the markets, so feel free to use whatever is around your house plus the items in the box!

The true star of this recipe is the homemade mustard dill vinaigrette. This recipe may look super fancy, however it couldn’t be easier to make! Social distancing can still involve making yummy foods at home to enjoy! And while we'd love to be preparing this to share with friends, use it as a chance to turn this Friday evening into a special night in.

Springtime Niçoise Salad

Serves: 4

Nutrient Profile:

Excellent Source of Protein

Dense in C, A, K, E and B Vitamins

Excellent Source of Omega 3 fatty acids.

Rich in Soluble and Insoluble Fiber

Rich in Iron.

Incredibly Rich in Phytochemicals like Beta-Carotene and Lutein and Zeaxanthin

SALAD

½ lb. red skinned potatoes, washed and cut in half

1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed

1 large carrot, peeled into ribbons

⅔ C snow peas

1 cucumber, thinly sliced into coins

3 roma tomatoes, sliced thinly

4 cups fresh chopped lettuce greens, washed and chopped

6 PIP radishes thinly sliced or quartered

¼ C red onion, sliced

1/2 cup green olives, pitted

½ PIP red bell pepper, sliced thinly

4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced

4 eggs, soft-boiled, sliced in half

DRESSING

2 tsp. dijon mustard

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

1 Tbsp + 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill

1 garlic clove, grated

juice + zest of one lemon

kosher salt and black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the dressing:

Combine the olive oil, dijon mustard, fresh dill, lemon juice + zest, tossing to combine. Mix in the lemon juice, mustard and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste, adding more salt, pepper, and oil as needed.

2. To make the salad:

Cooked Ingredients:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and toss in olive oil, salt & pepper. Roast for 20-25 min or until golden brown and crispy.

Place asparagus on a baking sheet, toss in olive oil, salt & pepper. Roast for 15-20 min or until tender.

Option to roast the slices of smoked salmon for 12 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Soft boiled eggs:

Add 2 inches of water to a small saucepan, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the eggs, making sure to cover in a single layer in the bottom of the pan. Replace the lid and let it continue to boil for six minutes. Remove the eggs from the pot and place them in an ice water bath. Peel, slice and enjoy!

Raw Ingredients:

While these items are cooking, make a bed of the salad greens on a platter. Prepare and arrange the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, peppers, carrots, radishes, red onion and snow peas on top.

Once the cooked ingredients are ready, arrange on top of the bed of greens.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Top with more fresh dill. Serve slightly warm or at room temp.

Show us how you're getting creative in your kitchen with this week's box and some extra time at home! Tag us @prealfoodremedyrx and we'll share your creations with our community to inspire them with your dishes!

Have a great weekend friends! Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy.