A few clever swaps and one great fish make for an all-new Southern Nicoise salad.

With a few clever swaps and one great fish.

Learn how to make Southern Nicoise Salad.

Southern Living Southern Niçoise Salad on a platter to serve

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Even though a lot of the classic elements have been adapted, it still reads as Nicoise salad instantly.

What Is A Nicoise Salad?

Spread cooked beans in an even layer on a large plate lined with paper towels.

Southern Living Southern Niçoise Salad ingredients

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Refrigerate, uncovered, until cooled, about 15 minutes.

Gradually whisk in oil until dressing is creamy.

Assemble salad:

Toss together lettuce and 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl until coated.

Southern Living Southern Niçoise Salad mixing the salad dressing

Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Drizzle assembled salad with remaining 3/4 cup dressing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely!

Southern Living Southern Niçoise Salad tossing the lettuce with some of the dressing

Feel free to use any dressing you prefer for this salad.

A tangy vinaigrette is traditional, but the key in is up to you, whether store-bought or homemade.

YesNicoise salad can be a satisfying main course, or served as part of a larger meal.

Southern Living Southern Niçoise Salad arranging the salad on a platter