How to Make French Niçoise Salad 8.4.2.1 - Making the Nicoise Salad Dressing

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned mackerel is often less expensive and still provides a similar flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Green olives are usually less expensive and can provide a different flavor profile.

anchovies

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika can add a similar depth of flavor without the fish.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative with a neutral flavor.

Start by making the vinaigrette, letting it sit for 20-30 minutes to mellow the raw shallots.

In a jar, add raw shallots, chopped basil, chopped thyme, and chopped tarragon.

Add dijon mustard to the jar to help bind the dressing.

Pour in olive oil and a bit of homemade red wine vinegar.

Add capers to the mixture.

Season with a quarter teaspoon of salt and a little black pepper.

Seal the jar and shake it to mix the ingredients well.

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust salt as needed, noting that it may need more salt depending on the ingredients used.

Let the vinaigrette sit while preparing the salad.

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