Salade Niçoise Végétarienne

Salade Niçoise Végétarienne is a colorful and nutritious French salad that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. Packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and a zesty dressing, it’s a perfect start to your day.

Ingredients

• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1, diced
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed
• Chickpeas (cooked or canned) - 200 grams, drained and rinsed
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, chickpeas, black olives, and blanched green beans.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Garnish with fresh basil before serving and enjoy your refreshing Salade Niçoise Végétarienne.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber and plant-based protein from chickpeas.

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