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    Home » Salads

    Keto Salmon Nicoise Salad

    Published: Aug 31, 2021 · Updated: Apr 11, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This keto salmon salad recipe is based on the classic French Nicoise salad. Salmon, green beans, eggs, olives and radishes are served in a Dijon mustard lemon dressing.

    This keto salad is a filling main salad for two but could also be served as a side salad for a gathering or BBQ. It's colourful as well as being a great combination of flavours.

    salmon nicoise salad

    What is Nicoise Salad

    Nicoise salad is from the south of France and named after Nice on the south coast. It traditionally is made with tuna, boiled potatoes, green beans, hard boiled eggs and tomatoes. There's many variations of it but we've made it low carb and used salmon instead of tuna.

    The dressing for a nicoise salad is traditionally mustard, olive oil and vinegar.

    How do you pronounce nicoise salad?

    If you've never studied French (my French accent is awful, I will confess!), nicoise is pronounced "nee-swaaz" phonetically.

    Is salmon keto?

    Salmon is a great zero carb ingredient and also full of healthy fats making it a perfect keto ingredient. Salmon is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and potassium.

    What's in a keto salmon nicoise salad?

    • Salmon fillets - we used fresh, but canned can be used.
    • Green beans - these are blanched.
    • Radishes - Cooked in butter to replace the traditional potatoes.
    • Hard boiled eggs.
    • Tomatoes - We used cherry tomatoes for the bite sized appeal, but regular tomatoes cut or sliced can be used.
    • Black olives - Kalamata are a great plump black olive that is perfect for this salad. If you can't find them, try marinating your own black olives.
    • Fresh basil - optional but we used it for a taste of summer.

    For a vegetarian version, omit the salmon.

    Recipe Tips

    We have seasoned the cooked salmon with thyme but you could use other herbs and spices.

    The radishes could be served raw and thinly sliced. We want to imitate the potato of the original salad by serving them cooked.

    If you have any leftovers, keep the salad in a sealed container in the fridge. It could last another day, but with most salads, is better served fresh.

    More low carb salad recipes to try

    Roasted zucchini, tomato and feta salad

    Grilled Halloumi Salad

    Shrimp Zucchini Salad

    Chicken Fajita Salad

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    salmon nicoise salad

    Keto Salmon Nicoise Salad

    Angela Coleby
    A keto version of the classic French salad with salmon for a hearty salad recipe.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine French, keto
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 654 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 oz radishes
    • 5 oz green beans blanched
    • 2 medium eggs hard boiled, cut into halves
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
    • ½ cup black olives kalamata preferred
    • 8 oz salmon fillets about 2 fillets
    • ¼ cup basil, fresh
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon thyme
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Dressing

    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Trim the radishes and cut in half.
    • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet on a medium heat and cook the radishes until they are golden on both sides (about 10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. Set aside when cooked.
    • Whilst the radishes are cooking, season the salmon with the thyme and heat the remaining butter in a medium pan. Cook the salmon skin side down for about 7 minutes. Turn over and cook for a further 3 minutes.
    • Remove the salmon from the pan and slice.
    • In a small bowl whisk the salad dressing ingredients together.
    • To assembly, place the eggs, beans, olives, radishes, tomatoes and salmon on a plate. Scatter the fresh basil over the dish.
    • Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and salmon and serve!

    Notes

    Serves 2
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 32gFat: 54gFiber: 5g
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