This Vegan Nicoise Salad is a plant-based version of classic French dish. With yellow potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a bright vinaigrette. A beautiful salad perfect for spring. Great for brunch, Mother's Day, or Easter!
Course Salad
Cuisine American, French
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Servings 6
Calories 286
Author Elizabeth
Ingredients
16OuncesPetite Yellow Potatoes
6OuncesFresh Green Beanstrimmed
1 15OunceCan Cannellini Beansdrained and rinsed
2MediumAvocadospeeled and thinly sliced
8Artichoke Heart Quartersdrained
1CupQuartered Radishes
1Baby Cucumbersliced
1CupCherry Tomatoeshalved
½CupPickled Red Onions
¼CupNiçoise or Kalamata Olives
Butter/Boston Lettuceto line the plate, optional
Dressing
¼CupExtra Virgin Olive Oil or Water
3TablespoonsDijon Mustard
3TablespoonsWhite Wine Vinegar
1TablespoonAgave or Maple Syrup
1CloveGarlicminced
1TeaspoonSalt
½TeaspoonPepper
Instructions
Add the potatoes to a pot and fill with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-13 minutes until fork tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. When cool enough to handle, slice into quarters.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool.
In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Assemble the salad. If desired, a bed of lettuce on a large platter. Arrange the salad ingredients in groups around the platter. Drizzle with the dressing.