- VE
This Vegetarian Nicoise Salad has become one of my family's favorite summertime recipes. To add some more texture and healthy fats to this recipe, I chose fresh avocados. The addition of this ingredient was so simple, but a total game changer! Making this salad always makes me feel like summer, so I can guarantee this Vegetarian Nicoise Salad will be in our weekly schedule for as long as I can hold onto that summer sun!
- VE
March 16, 2026
This Vegetarian Nicoise Salad has become one of my family's favorite summertime recipes. To add some more texture and healthy fats to this recipe, I chose fresh avocados. The addition of this ingredient was so simple, but a total game changer! Making this salad always makes me feel like summer, so I can guarantee this Vegetarian Nicoise Salad will be in our weekly schedule for as long as I can hold onto that summer sun!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Timing Your Egg Cook 🥚Boil eggs for exactly 6-7 minutes to achieve a perfectly jammy yolk that acts as a natural dressing when broken over the salad, eliminating the need for extra vinaigrette.
- Ice Bath for Vegetables 🧊Immediately shock blanched green beans and potatoes in ice water to halt cooking and lock in vibrant color and crisp-tender texture that defines a premium Nicoise.
- Emulsify Your Vinaigrette 🌀Whisk shallots and Dijon mustard together before adding vinegar and oil to create a stable emulsion that coats ingredients evenly rather than pooling at the bottom.
- Strategic Avocado Placement 🥑Add avocado slices only just before serving and dress them separately to prevent browning and soggy texture from premature exposure to acidic vinaigrette.
- Room Temperature Assembly 🌡️Serve all components at room temperature rather than chilled to allow the natural flavors of olives, capers, and vinaigrette to shine without numbing the palate.
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