Our roast beef Nicoise salad is our twist on the classic version, traditionally made with tuna or anchovies. With simple ingredients and minimal cooking, our roast beef version is easy, accessible, versatile, and mouthwatering.
A Nicoise salad is a vibrant and hearty dish that showcases fresh, wholesome ingredients arranged beautifully on a platter. Traditionally made with tuna, this version incorporates deli-sliced roast beef, adding a rich, robust flavor that complements the vegetables and tangy dressing. The combination of tender roast beef, creamy baby potatoes, crisp green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and hard-boiled eggs creates a satisfying and colorful meal that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner. The red wine vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and minced shallots ties everything together with a bright, zesty finish, enhancing the salad’s fresh ingredients.
This salad is visually appealing, flavorful, and packed with nutrients, offering a balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber. The chilled salad is an excellent choice for weeknight suppers, warm-weather gatherings, and picnics.
Recipe Variations
What makes this roast beef Nicoise salad perfect for weeknights?
This dish is great for busy days and weeknights because the cooked ingredients and dressing can be prepared beforehand. All you have to do is assemble everything right from the fridge just before it’s time to serve.
Protein Swap: Replace the roast beef with grilled chicken, seared tuna, or deli-sliced ham.
Additional Vegetables: Add cucumbers, bell pepper strips, radishes, or marinated artichoke hearts for extra texture and flavor.
Potato Alternative: Make it with cubed cooked sweet potato or butternut squash.
Dressing: A balsamic vinaigrette or Italian dressing would complement the beef Nicoise salad ingredients nicely.
How to Store
Cover the platter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Alternatively, store the ingredients in airtight containers for 3 to 4 days.
PrintRoast Beef Nicoise Salad
With simple ingredients and minimal cooking, our roast beef Nicoise salad is easy, accessible, versatile, and loaded with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens or butter lettuce
- 8 ounces thinly sliced deli roast beef
- 1 pound baby potatoes (boiled, chilled)
- 1 cup frozen haricot verts (steamed just until crisp-tender)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (halved or quartered)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
- Dash sugar to balance flavors (or honey)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Arrange the salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Top with the roast beef, potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, hard-boiled eggs, and sliced red onions. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Combine minced shallots, olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, and sugar in a mason jar; shake or whisk until the ingredients are well blended. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve alongside the roast beef nicoise salad. Enjoy!
Equipment
15-inch Stoneware Serving Platter
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