SALMON NICOISE SALAD WITH LEMON-CAPER DRESSING

Salmon Nicoise Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing image

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 small onion, minced
2 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp water
2 tsp dijon mustard
3/4 lb new potatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
8 oz green beans
2 salmon fillets - 1/4 pound each
1/8 tsp salt
4 c lettuce leaves
2 small tomatoes cut into wedges
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
12 niçoise olives

Steps:

1. for DRESSING: put lemon juice, onion, capers, oil water and mustard in blender; puree and set aside
2. Add salt to water in a large pot; bring to boil. Add potatoes and simmer until tender 7 - 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl, drizzle with 1 Tablespoon dressing, toss to coat, set aside to cool.
3. Fill large bowl with ice water, set aside.
4. Put green beans in potato pot; simmer until crisp-tender about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to ice water with slotted spoon; cool then drain.
5. Put salmon in steamer basket; sprinkle with salt. Set steamer over simmering water; cover and steam fish until just opaque in center, about 8 - 10 minutes.
6. While salmon cooks, divide lettuce, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs and olives among 4 plates; top each with 2 oz salmon, drizzle each with about 2 1/2 Tsp dressing.