Vegan Niçoise Salad (+ Champagne Vinaigrette)
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 257kcal
This vegan Niçoise salad is fresh, briny, and packed with flavor! Chickpeas, olives, and a champagne vinaigrette make this an easy, elegant meal.
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Ingredients
Vegan Niçoise Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, lightly salted and drained
- 1 cup green beans substitute haricot verts, trimmed
- ½ cup radish thinly sliced
- ½ cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup black olives pitted and halved
- 3 tablespoons capers + 1 teaspoon brine
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black salt optional, called kala namak
Champagne Vinaigrette
- 1½ tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ⅕ teaspoon black salt optional, called kala namak
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic optional
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, grated garlic, and black salt (if using).
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking continuously until emulsified. Add black pepper to taste.
- Arrange the romaine on a large serving platter or big bowl. Layer green beans, cherry tomatoes, radishes, olives, capers, and chickpeas over the greens.
- Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over the salad. Garnish with parsley, basil, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and black salt (if using).
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. If meal prepping, keep the dressing separate and drizzle just before serving.
Notes
- Add roasted vegetables for depth. I love roasting cherry tomatoes, potatoes and green beans before adding them to the salad for a richer depth of flavor.
- If using potatoes, cook them till they're tender, but still hold the shape. You can also use celeriac as a low-carb alternative.
- Assembling for visual appeal: Arrange the ingredients artfully on a large platter or individual plates. Start with a bed of fresh lettuce, then add vegetables, olives, capers, and chickpeas. Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over the top, and garnish with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black salt for an authentic egg-like flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 1878mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9816IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 4mg
