Of course, the wine again. A beautiful rose' from 2008 from a village near Nimes.
Salad Nicoise is not new to use. In the picture below, you see me in 2005 in the village of Vaison la Romaine after a day at the market. We were seated on the balcony of a restaurant. The salad nicoise that day was huge and it was our total lunch. Beyond that wall is the river with a visual monument to the war dead.Vaison la Romaine, in the area of Provence, is a beautiful city filled with Roman ruins. With just a tiny bit of imagination, one can see Julius Caesar walking the streets, the traders selling their wares, and the people, the many Roman people doing their daily routines. We loved this city and would love to go back some day. Besides, the market with all the spices, fruits, grains, meats, vegetables and Provencal wares for sale is enough to make anyone want to go back. I found beautiful tablecloths and placemats from Provence that we love to use for our dinners with guests.
I tried this salad a long time ago and I remember that I really loved it. I haven't tried making it at home yet. It looks like the perfect spring salad! :)
ReplyDeleteWe love salad nicoise. And it does taste better with a French rose for sure. Pass a slice of baguette please.
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got the idea for honey or agave from watching Bobby Flay do his salad dressing with oil and vinegar to add balance - nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI think some of the best salads we ever had was just lemon, shallots and olive oil in France. Plus the lettuce was young and tender right out of the garden - makes all the diffence!!
TROUT
Susan we love our salads and I don't know why but I forget about this one. Spring and summer vegetables and many salads to come! thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteSounds great only I would have to leave off the anchovies. So then what would you call it?
ReplyDeleteWow, what an interesting post Susan. I love the photo of you in France. And your getting ready to go again...too much fun!!! The salad does look so yummy, but I haven't acquired a taste for those anchovies either, ho-hum, it would taste just as good without those little darlings, maybe?
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I love salade nicoise with all its wonderful ingredients-the olives, eggs,....everything!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Absolutely, the anchovies can be omitted. They just add a little punch to the salad for those that enjoy the little fishes.
ReplyDeleteAh, you've given me several more recipes to try. Salad Nicoise is one of our favorites! I haven't done the chicken marengo in quite a while. Thanks for the reminder.
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Bonnie
Sounds wonderful and what memories of having this salad in Provence.
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds delicious, but we don't use agave which I think is something from a cacti for anything out here. But we just don't have many of the plants. so don't know what it would be like. I am all for new tastes though, so I would try it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous salad, Susan. I must tell you how much I love your descriptions of the places you and trout have visited. You look very content in that photo. I hope you are having a wonderful day...Mary
ReplyDeleteSalade Niçoise is so Special. When we were in France I noticed every chef had their own version. I make ours with what is available. Love your pictures.
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Your salade nicoise looks delicious! I understand there are many recipes for this salad nd each one claims to be the real one! Where did you get this recipe?
ReplyDeleteLaura, we have never really followed a recipe to make this salad. It is just what we remember from eating the best Salade nicoise in France.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Vaison!
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