Summer Salmon Niçoise

Summer Salmon Niçoise

with sheet-pan roasted salmon

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 22m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 37m
Temp.: 300 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

523
Calories
42.2g
Fat
10.5g
Carbohydrate
30.5g
Protein
236mg
Cholesterol
612mg
Sodium
Summer Salmon Niçoise

Recipe Description

I love making this Summer Salmon Niçoise recipe for a lighter take on Niçoise salad using butter lettuce instead of traditional frisée to bring more sweetness and buttery texture. This filling and refreshing salad is a perfect main-dish salad that will satisfy your summer cravings.

The traditional Niçoise salad recipe contains a hearty dose of potatoes. But this summer lightened up version forgoes the potatoes and offers butterhead lettuce cups to carry all the flavors. Sheet-pan roasted salmon, crunchy green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and mustardy vinaigrette – this satisfying salad is packed with healthy and delicious ingredients! And it is fine without potatoes, too. The best part, though? This scrumptious Niçoise salad, while complex in flavor and texture, is easy to prepare. Enjoy!

To make the Summer Salmon Niçoise, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Summer Salmon Niçoise

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare salmon for roasting

    2 min
    Step 1 - Summer Salmon Niçoise

    Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 300 °F. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the middle of a rimmed baking sheet and place the salmon fillet seasoned all over with salt and black pepper over oil. Drizzle another 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salmon.

  2. 2

    Roast salmon

    35 min
    Step 2 - Summer Salmon Niçoise

    Roast until the salmon is cooked through and the thickest part flakes easily, 30 to 35 minutes.

  3. 3

    Arrange lettuce on platter

    1 min
    Step 3 - Summer Salmon Niçoise

    Meanwhile, arrange the separated leaves of the butter lettuce across a large platter, then cover with damp paper towels and place in the fridge until ready to serve.

  4. 4

    Cook green beans

    3 min
    Step 4 - Summer Salmon Niçoise

    In a pot of salted boiling water, cook 8 ounces green beans for about 2 minutes. Remove immediately and transfer to a bowl with ice water. Leave for 20 seconds, then remove and pat dry. Keep the ice water for eggs.

  5. 5

    Boil eggs

    10 min
    Step 5 - Summer Salmon Niçoise

    Add 4 eggs to a pot of boiling water and cook for 8 minutes. Remove and transfer to the bowl with ice water and leave to cool for 2 minutes. Peel and halve the eggs.

  6. 6

    Make dressing

    2 min
    Step 6 - Summer Salmon Niçoise

    In a bowl, combine 1 finely chopped shallot, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, and a pinch of sugar. Season with salt and black pepper. Slowly stream in 6 tablespoons olive oil, whisking constantly, until thick and emulsified.

  7. 7

    Arrange green beans, tomatoes, and olives

    2 min
    Step 7 - Summer Salmon Niçoise

    Remove the platter with lettuce from the fridge and drizzle with ⅓ of the prepared dressing. Arrange the green beans, halved tomatoes, and black olives over the lettuce leaves.

  8. 8

    Add eggs and salmon

    2 min
    Step 8 - Summer Salmon Niçoise

    Arrange the halved eggs and salmon flakes over the salad.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Summer Salmon Niçoise

    Drizzle the salad with the remaining dressing and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Get ready to satisfy your summer cravings with this elegant Summer Salmon Niçoise salad! Made it? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to share your photos on Instagram using the hashtag #cookmerecipes.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Peppy
April 7, 2025
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Tasty and fresh!

Carl Thompson
June 27, 2024
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I tried this Summer Salmon Niçoise on a hot day, and it was superb! The butter lettuce added such a sweet twist. It brought me back to summers spent at my aunt's garden. Simple to make and refreshing; perfect for my evening dinner parties!

Xena
May 30, 2024
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Simply incredible food!

Olive
December 6, 2023
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I tried this Summer Salmon Niçoise recipe for a picnic, and it was a hit! Using butter lettuce made it so fresh and delicious. My husband loved the crunchy green beans and cherry tomatoes. It's now our go-to salad for summer gatherings.

Paul Johnson
November 28, 2023
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Delicious! I made this for my friends at a summer picnic, and they loved the fresh flavors. The butter lettuce was a hit! Will definitely make it again.

Victoria Campbell
October 5, 2023
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Simply the best.

Xena
October 5, 2023
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Amazing!

Robert
August 31, 2023
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Wow! This Summer Salmon Niçoise is a game changer for our family dinners. The butter lettuce adds such a sweet touch! I made it last week for our anniversary and my wife couldn't stop raving about it. Absolutely love it!

Buddy
August 21, 2023
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This was a hit at our family picnic! The butter lettuce gave a nice crunch. Even my kids loved it, which is rare.

Queenie
July 23, 2023
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Totally lush, mate!

Isabelle
January 7, 2023
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Tasty and simple

Frank Thompson
March 29, 2022
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I made this salad for a family picnic and it was a hit! The butter lettuce adds a nice touch, and the flavors are amazing. Quick to prepare, perfect for summer days.

Tammy
January 27, 2022
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Super yummy salad!

Liam
December 4, 2021
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Dude, this Salmon Niçoise is a game changer! My fam loves it for dinner, especially in summer. Super easy and delish!

Katherine Smith
November 4, 2021
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Delicious!

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