Traditional Nicoise salad isn’t necessarily keto-friendly. This version, however, is, and like many of these recipes are readily adaptable.
KETO NICOISE SALAD
Category: Dinner
Calorie Count: 605
Macronutrient ratio: Carb-induced calories—6%
Protein: 39 grams Carbohydrates: 8 grams Total Fat: 44 grams
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 1/2 cups green beans raw and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 fillets salmon
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 Eggs hard-boiled
- 4 cups salad greens of choice
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 8 olives pitted and sliced
- 4 tablespoons canned anchovies chopped (or substitute with capers to taste if so desired)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by making your salad. Fill a saucepan with salted water, bringing to a boil before adding the green beans, cooking 2-4 minutes, until al dente. With a slotted spoon, pull them out of the saucepan, plunging them into a bowl of ice water. Use paper towels to blot them dry.
- In a separate pan, use coconut oil to grease the pan over medium-high heat. Once warmed, add your salmon fillets after first patting dry with paper towels and seasoning with salt and pepper. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down, lowering the heat to medium before cooking 3-4 minutes on each side. If when you go to flip the fish it is still sticking, the skin hasn't crisped up yet; give it a little more time. Once cooked, set aside.
- As the fish cooks, prepare your dressing by combining all your dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Lastly, put your salad together. Start by placing your greens in a serving bowl before adding your tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and cooked green beans. Top with the salmon fillets, hard-boiled egg pieces (of your preferred size), olives, and anchovies before drizzling with your dressing and serving.
Notes
Tools Needed:
- Saucepan
- Slotted spoon
- Bowl of ice water
- Paper towels