100% Vegetarian
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Green Bean Niçoise Salad

Green Bean Niçoise Salad is a flavorful French French Receipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place potatoes in a medium pot; add cold water to cover by 1".

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Green Bean Niçoise Salad
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Prep Time 30 mins
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Cook Time 60 mins
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Total Time 90 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~340 kcal
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Difficulty Levels Guide
  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Ingredients Required

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15 Items
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 24 Steps
01

Place potatoes in a medium pot; add cold water to cover by 1".

02

Season with salt, bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 12–15 minutes.

03

Transfer to a large bowl of ice water and chill until cold, about 3 minutes.

04

Transfer to paper towels and pat dry, reserving bowl of ice water.

05

Meanwhile, bring another medium pot of salted water to a boil.

06

Add green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 2–4 minutes.

07

Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice water; reserve hot water in pot.

08

Chill beans until cold, about 3 minutes.

09

Transfer to paper towels and pat dry, reserving bowl of ice water.

10

Return water in green bean pot to a boil, carefully add eggs, and cook 8 minutes.

11

Transfer eggs to ice water and chill until cold, about 5 minutes.

12

Peel; set aside.

13

Combine shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.

14

Whisk in 3 Tbsp. oil in a slow, steady stream, then whisk in 1 Tbsp. dill.

15

Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a small saucepan over medium-high.

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Add capers and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until capers burst and are crisp, about 5 minutes.

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Transfer capers with slotted spoon to paper towels.

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Let oil cool.

19

Toss green beans in a large bowl with half of the dressing.

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Arrange on a platter.

21

Transfer potatoes to same bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. dressing; arrange in a section on top of green beans.

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Toss radishes with 1 Tbsp. dressing in same bowl; arrange in another section on top of green beans.

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Cut eggs into quarters and place eggs and olives in sections on top of green beans, letting some beans show through.

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Just before serving, drizzle salad with remaining dressing, then top with fried capers and remaining 1 Tbsp. dill.

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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