Smoked Salmon Nicoise w/ Olive Vinaigrette

When my friends visited last week, they brought a selection of Sea Bear wild smoked salmon from Anacortes, Washington. I thought it would be very nice in a Nicoise salad. The Olive Vinaigrette is so fabulous. This recipe is very versatile... you can add or take away any of the vegetables.
This dish has a lot of health value. The salmon is a very good source of Protein, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Omega-3 fatty acids. The egg is a very good source of Protein and Selenium. The celery is a good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Potassium and Manganese. The tomato is a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese. The bell peppers are a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese.



Ingredients for salad:
Chopped greens (I used a spring mix and romaine hearts)
Celery
Tomatoes
Red and green bell peppers
Small red potatoes
Eggs
Capers
Smoked Salmon (I used sockeye)
Lemon

Olive Vinaigrette:
Parsley
Thyme
Onion or shallot
Dijon
Red wine vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil
Olives (I used Kalamanta and Mission)
S + P to taste

1. Cook the eggs to you liking. I like medium boiled.
2. Boil the potatoes until they are almost done. If they are overcooked, they won't brown up in one piece.
3. Allow the eggs and potatoes to cool.
4. Chop the greens. Chop and arrange the veggies on the plate. You can cut up the veggies in anyway you like.
5. Cut the potatoes into quarters and pan frying a med hot pan.
6. Once the potatoes have browned, drain them on a paper towel and sprinkle with parsley, thyme, s + p.
7. For the vinaigrette: mince herbs, onion, and olives. Add Dijon, red wine vinegar, and s + p. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to make an emulsion.
8. Peel and halve the egg.
9. To the salad plate, now add the potatoes, salmon, and eggs.
10. Top with capers, dressing, and fresh ground pepper.