Salmon Niçoise Salad

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a big, beautiful salad that eats like a full meal—and this salmon niçoise salad is just that, friends. It’s fresh, colorful, and packed with all kinds of good things, from tender roasted salmon to crisp green beans and buttery fingerling potatoes. You’ve got those classic niçoise flavors going on—briny olives, jammy eggs, and a punchy mustard dressing—but with a little easy, home-cook twist that makes it totally doable any night of the week.

The salmon is simply seasoned with lemon pepper and roasted until perfectly flaky. And that creamy lemon dressing? Oh my goodness—it ties everything together with bright, herby flavor, thanks to fresh parsley and tarragon.

I love serving this salad when I want something light but still satisfying (and maybe a little bit fancy without trying too hard!). It’s perfect served with some fresh bread and iced tea for lunch on the porch or a casual dinner with the family. Just pile everything onto a platter, drizzle on that dreamy dressing, and watch it disappear. Trust me—this one’s a keeper!

What is a salmon niçoise salad?

This salad is a fresh twist on the classic French niçoise salad, traditionally made with tuna. This version features flaky roasted salmon, tender potatoes, crisp green beans, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and tomatoes, all tossed with a bright lemon-Dijon dressing.

Can you make salmon niçoise salad ahead of time?

You can prep most components ahead—cook the salmon, potatoes, green beans, and eggs, and make the dressing up to a day in advance. Store them separately and assemble just before serving for the best texture.