Healthy Eating Healthy Cooking How-Tos How to Host a Niçoise Salad-Themed Potluck Dinner With this menu, you’ll have a fresh and tasty meal that all will love. By Devon O'Brien Devon O'Brien As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines and Adam Dolge Adam Dolge Adam Dolge is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer and recipe developer. He is the author and food photographer for the blog The Real Recipes, where he shares recipes inspired by his experience working for food magazines and professional test kitchens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 3, 2021 Forget the mishmash of casserole dishes and instead host a niçoise salad-themed potluck dinner that is sure to impress. A mix of vibrant, fresh ingredients and savory cooked toppings makes for seriously satisfying salads. The concept is simple: plan to provide a few of the elements, then have your guests bring the rest. Find delicious recipes below, along with a few helpful tips to make planning stress-free (and if you're looking for other menu ideas, try this concept with our ramen menu or stuffed potato menu). Eric Wolfinger Our Top 10 Vinaigrettes That Will Make You Love Salad Again Tips for Planning Tip #1: Decide which elements of the menu you will provide. Tip #2: Make a list of all the components you'd like other people to bring. Include any relevant recipe links. Tip #3: Send out a sign-up sheet via Google Sheets or signupgenius.com so guests can choose which elements they'll contribute. Tip #4: When everyone arrives, assemble all the contributions into a buffet and let each guest build their own meal. The Menu In addition to these recipes, try add-ons like mixed lettuces, steamed new potatoes, steamed green beans, cherry tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs to maximize your salad's flavor. 01 of 04 Parmesan Vinaigrette Eric Wolfinger View Recipe 02 of 04 Olive Tapenade Eric Wolfinger View Recipe 03 of 04 Marinated Mushrooms Eric Wolfinger View Recipe 04 of 04 Garlic-Herb Chicken Cutlets & Garlic-Herb Tuna Eric Wolfinger View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit