Dive into the vibrant, coastal flavors of this Mixed Seafood Nicoise Salad, a stunning twist on a French classic. Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients, this salad combines tender mixed greens, crisp green beans, and creamy baby potatoes with a hearty medley of premium seafood—seared tuna, succulent shrimp, and delicate mussels. Juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs add layers of texture and taste, all brought together with a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. Ideal for an elegant lunch, light dinner, or celebration-worthy sharing platter, this seafood-forward Nicoise salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish that celebrates the best of land and sea.
Begin by preparing the vegetables: Wash the baby greens, cherry tomatoes, and green beans. Slice the boiled baby potatoes in half.
Blanch the green beans by boiling them for 1-2 minutes, then transferring them into a bowl of ice water to retain their bright color and crisp texture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
Prepare the seafood: Cook the shrimp by boiling in salted water for roughly 2-3 minutes and allowing them to cool. Sear the tuna steak in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side for a rare-medium cook, then thinly slice it. Cook and shell the mussels if they are not pre-prepared.
Assemble the salad: Arrange the mixed greens as a base on a large serving platter. Top with cooked baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, blanched green beans, Kalamata olives, and quartered hard-boiled eggs.
Neatly layer the cooked shrimp, sliced seared tuna, and cooked mussels on top of the vegetable bed.
Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad, ensuring all components are lightly coated.
Garnish the finished dish with extra chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, hearty flavors of this Mixed Seafood Nicoise Salad.
Serving size | 2348.7 grams (2348.7g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2855 |
Total Fat 153.10g | 196% |
Saturated Fat 24.70g | 123% |
Cholesterol 1363mg | 454% |
Sodium 5671mg | 247% |
Total Carbohydrate 189.90g | 69% |
Dietary Fiber 40.70g | 145% |
Total Sugars 26.80g | |
Protein 195.10g | 390% |
Vitamin D 728IU | 3642% |
Calcium 856mg | 66% |
Iron 31mg | 174% |
Potassium 6314mg | 134% |
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