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French Shrimp Niçoise Salad with Zesty Dijon Dressing

A vibrant French classic, Shrimp Niçoise Salad features succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, olives, and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed with a zesty Dijon vinaigrette. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for a light lunch or elegant dinner, showcasing the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean.

35 min4 servings370 cal

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool.

  2. 2

    In the same pot, add green beans and blanch for 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer to an ice bath, then drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath, peel, and halve.

  4. 4

    Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or sauté shrimp over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl until emulsified.

  6. 6

    Arrange salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Top with potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, hard-boiled eggs, and shrimp.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with the Dijon vinaigrette and gently toss or serve with dressing on the side.

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