Ingredients
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For the Salad:
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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., lettuce, arugula)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup steamed green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 cup sliced black olives
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1/4 cup sliced red onions
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4 -6 small red potatoes, boiled and halved
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4 -6 small radishes, thinly sliced
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2 -4 pickles (cornichons), optional
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For the Dijon Vinaigrette:
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Serve your Vegan French-Inspired Nicoise Salad on individual plates or a large platter. It’s perfect as a light and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Steps
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, steamed green beans, sliced black olives, sliced red onions, boiled red potatoes, radish slices, and pickles (if using). |
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. This is your Dijon vinaigrette. |
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Drizzle the Dijon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. |
4
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Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well coated with the vinaigrette. |