Salmon Nicoise Salad

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb potato, pared
• 12 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 cucumber, pared, seeded, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup brine-cured black olives, halved, pitted (such as nicoise, calamata, etc.)
• 4 large leaves curly lettuce, thinly shredded
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red salmon, dark skin removed, chilled
• 2 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise

Recipe

• 1 boil potatoes in large pot of salted water 15 minutes. add beans, cover pot, and cook 8 minutes. drain and cool under cold running water. slice potatoes 1/4-inch thick.
• 2 whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, thyme, salt, and pepper together in small bowl.
• 3 place potatoes, beans, cucumber, onion, and olives in large bowl, add 1/4 cup dressing, and toss to coat.
• 4 toss lettuce with 2 t. dressing and arrange on platter. spoon vegetables on top. pour remaining dressing over salmon and carefully spoon chunks over vegetables. garnish with tomatoes. serve at room temperature.