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Niçoise Salad with Grilled Vegetables and Basil-Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe
Aug 02, 2012 @ 11:42 AM
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Daily Value: 25%
Servings: 4
High-Fiber
Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 497Daily Value: 25%
Servings: 4
High-Fiber
Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated | 4g | 22% |
| Trans | 0g | 0% |
| Carbs | 51g | 17% |
| Fiber | 12g | 50% |
| Sugars | 11g | 0% |
| Protein | 8g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1169mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 90mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1415mg | 40% |
| Iron | 4mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1071IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 93% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 41% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 98µg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 43µg | 54% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 23g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
For the vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 shallot, peeled and quartered
- 12 large basil leaves
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
For the grilled vegetables:
- 4 baby eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling the eggplant
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 medium-sized red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices through the root end*
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
For the salad:
- 1 large handful baby arugula
- 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, unpeeled, boiled until tender, and halved
- 8 ounces haricots verts, trimmed and left whole
- 2 ripe medium-sized tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 4-6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
- 1/2 cup Niçoise olives
- 1/3 cup large caper berries, drained
DIRECTIONS
For the vinaigrette:
Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until the basil is finely chopped and the vinaigrette is well-blended. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
For the grilled vegetables:
Preheat a gas grill on high heat or prepare a charcoal grill. Lightly brush the eggplant slices on both sides with olive oil. Season with salt, to taste, and grill until grill marks appear on all sides. Transfer to a tray and set aside.
Place the onion slices in a bowl. Add the vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss carefully, taking care not to break the slices apart, and transfer to a perforated stainless steel pan. Grill until charred. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
For the salad:
Spread the baby arugula on a large serving platter. Top with the grilled eggplant, grilled onions, potatoes, haricots verts, tomatoes, eggs, olives, and caper berries. Serve with the vinaigrette on the side.
Recipe Details
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Servings: 4Cuisine: French
Notes and Substitutions:
*Note: Make sure the slices stay attached together.
