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Recipe: Spring Nicoise Salad

Published on March 15, 2015

Caroline J, a longtime associate who seemingly worked in every department at VBT over the years has shared one of her favorite recipes to make a delicious and healthy Salade Nicoise. Caroline is an avid gardener and supporter of Vermont’s renowned farm-to-table movement and loves making this dish in the summer time when her garden is bursting with fresh veggies, and Farmers Markets bring small towns together on a weekly basis to share in nature’s bounty. Ingredients: - 6 baby beets, greens removed and washed

A plate filled with a colorful salad of roasted vegetables, including potatoes, tomatoes, olives, and a poached egg on top.

- 2-1⁄2 Tbs. red-wine vinegar; more as needed - 1 lemon, halved, plus 1 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice - 8 baby artichokes - 1 cup plus 4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil - 1⁄4 cup dry white wine - Spices: 2 sprigs fresh thyme, Red pepper flakes, Kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper - 3⁄4 lb. new potatoes - 1 clove garlic, pounded to a smooth paste with a pinch of salt - 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard - 1 large egg yolk - 2 not-so-hard-cooked eggs, peeled - 1 handful arugula, preferably wild, or young dandelion (about 1 oz. total), washed and dried Optional: - 1 lb. tuna, such as yellowfin or ahi, cut into even slices about 1 inch thick

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