Aug 13, 2009 7:14 am US/Pacific
Classic Salad Nicoise
Classic Salad Nicoise
A Recipe from Chef Beth Sogaard
Beth Sogaard Catering ~ Amador Vintage Market
www.chefbethcatering.com
This famous salad of Nice, Italy is beautiful, delicious and easy to make ahead. Arrange on your favorite platter and chill until ready to serve.
Makes 4 Entrée Servings
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds haricot verte -- or young tender green beans, stemmed
1 pound new red potatoes -- boiled and halved
1 head butter lettuce -- washed and torn into bite sized pieces
4 each eggs -- hard boiled and cut in wedges
2 each large tomatoes -- cut in wedges
1/2 cup nicoise olives -- pitted
8 ounces imported tuna in olive oil -- drained, chunked
8 each anchovy fillets -- optional
3/4 cup vinaigrette -- or to taste
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil with 3 tablespoons kosher salt. Add the green beans and blanch until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and shock in iced water to stop the cooking.
Arrange the prepared butter lettuce on a large platter. Layer the green beans, potatoes, egg wedges, tomatoes, olives, tuna and anchovies, if using, over the greens.
Drizzle with the vinaigrette right before serving.
Basic French Vinaigrette
You can easily vary this with a spoonful of Dijon mustard or some chopped fresh herbs.
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup wine vinegar -- of good quality like banyuls vinegar
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon shallot -- minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt -- or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper -- or to taste
Whisk all ingredients together. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk again and taste for seasonings.
Yield:
"1 cup"
A Recipe from Chef Beth Sogaard's "Classics of Provence"
Dinner with Class Cooking Program
at Amador Vintage Market, Plymouth, California
Amador Vintage Market
9393 Main Street / P.O. 863
Plymouth, CA 95669
209-245-FOOD 209-245-3968 catering
www.chefbethcatering.com
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