Vegan Niçoise-Style Salad

Ingredients for Vegan Niçoise-Style Salad

• 120ml extra- virgin olive oil

• 60 to 80ml white or red wine vinegar, or to taste

• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

• 1 tablespoon natural granulated sugar or agave nectar

• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend

• 8 to 275g fresh slender green beans, trimmed 1 large head Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn, or mixed baby greens

• Sliced fresh basil or chopped fresh parsley to taste

• One 230g package baked tofu, diced, 1 recipe Homemade Baked Tofu, or 230g combined baked tofu and dense herbed tofu 1 heaping cup whole fresh grape or cherry tomatoes or diced ripe fresh tomatoes

• One (15- to 450g ) can cannellini or chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• Pitted green or black olives, or a combination, to taste

• Marinated artichoke hearts to taste (optional)

• Sliced red onion to taste (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a tightly lidded bottle and shake thoroughly. Shake well before each use.

Steam the green beans just until bright green and tender-crisp. Err on the side of undercooking rather than overcooking. Drain and rinse with cool water until they’re at room temperature.

On a large serving platter or large shallow serving bowl, arrange the lettuce or greens. Scatter the basil or parsley over it. Arrange the green beans, tofu, tomatoes, beans, olives, and artichoke hearts, if desired, in separate mounds over the lettuce or greens. Top everything with a few thinly sliced rings of red onion if you like.

Drizzle a little vinaigrette over the salad, then serve at once, passing the remainder of the vinaigrette at the table.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.