West Coast Nicoise Salad – – Nicoise Salad: Romaine lettuce, asparagus (grilled al dente with olive oil & red pepper flakes), tomato (grape, fresh, halved), egg (hard cooked and quartered), red onion (sliced), black olives, salmon (blackened on the grill with blackening spice), Balsamic Vinaigrette: balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, olive oil (extra virgin ), salt and pepper (to taste), Nicoise Salad: Assemble salad portions on individual serving plates. Start with romaine lettuce, then add asparagus, tomatoes, red onion, black olives and the salmon chunks. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and garnish with egg wedges and crustini.; Balsamic Vinaigrette: Combine ingredients in a jar and shake well to incorporate.
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