Salmon Niçoise

Step by step

Method

1. For the Dressing

2. 1

   Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and set aside

3. For the Nicoise Salad

4. 1

   Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes or until tender, but add the green beans about 4 minutes before they are ready

5. 2

   Drain them and thickly slice the potatoes

6. 3

   Put the potatoes and beans into a bowl and pour a splash of dressing

7. 4

   Mix the potatoes and beans with the tomatoes, mussels and olives and tip out onto a large serving platter, re-arranging as you go.

8. 5

   Arrange the eggs on top and scatter over the salmon

9. 6

   Quickly heat up the remaining dressing in a small pan, and when boiling pour over the salad.

10. 7

    Serve with loads of crusty French bread and chilled rosé