A Classic Salad Nicoise Recipe with an Innovative Twist

Watch and learn how to make a Salad Nicoise recipe classic style and then how to turn it up a notch and add a modern twist. Salad Nicoise was originally served to kings on the French Riveria with ingredients native to the area.
Throughout this presentation Chef Jon-Paul Hutchins demonstrates cooking and knife techniques, along with some great tips you can use every day. You'll be on your way to impressing your friends and family as you try out some new skills.
Watch more cooking demonstration and techniques on chefs.edu. To learn the way to turn your passion for cooking into a future that's anything but ordinary, call or visit Le Cordon Bleu at www.chefs.edu.

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This was my mentor at Le Cordon Bleu school in Arizona. He was AMAZING to learn from so much knowledge.

[@romehjamalromeh6334]

This Guy!!!!!! where do I start, I never leave comments firstly, not only does he give a very concise fool proof approch he stops to teach techniques and departs other pearls of wisdom (white, pepper, to chopping basil) all I can say is BOOM! Thank you can't wait to watch your other videos chef.

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I love how you really get a sense of his enthusiasm for what he is doing in this video.

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[@lulasolomon9911]

recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe

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I can't believe you're giving us all this vital culinary information for FREE!!! Thanks so much, Chef Jon!

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He gets paid through you tube!!!

[@seriouslyreally5413]

Final presentation: Contemporary art for food, like haute couture in fashion, exciting suggestions of flavor in the abstract, but ultimately, you just want to be fed. The traditional salad will make love to your senses while paying respect to your appetite. Beautifully presented, Chef!

[@linengray]

I have been cooking for many years, even attended cooking schools, I learned so much. Thank you. Also, it is nice to see someone else who talks to their food.

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Simultaneously learned and enjoyed listening to your lecture/presentation. My goodness, you make me want to attend Le Cordon Bleu school, but...YOU SIR would have to be my instructor for EVERY class. You're like the teacher whose classes fill up 1st because ALL students want your tutelage

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[@jobskiblah3510]

Wow. Within a few minutes, I just learned a lot so many practical cooking/prepping techniques that are actually very basic but also very efficient. Thanks Chef!

[@IrishMINI07]

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[@trinitype69]

I have learnt so much in the last 38 minutes WoW I wish I could afford to attend this school.

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davey jones me too! I am blown away by this video!!!!!

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Jeff Ward agreed, I know everything he just said and still watched the whole thing...except salt not dissolving in oil, guess I never really thought of that or payed attention lol

[@winnietheshrew2957]

But this isn't about Cordon Bleu. This is about salade Nicoise.

[@its-probably_fine]

This guy saw into my soul. Everything is so fussed-over in pursuit of flavor. Love this video.

[@joecali9857]

I have watched hundreds of cooking videos on KZbin. I learned more techniques about cooking from this one video then all of the others I’ve ever seen combined!

[@kristinaandthegerman4554]

I married into a line a of European chefs and am a technique and/or recipe fanatic. Rarely does my classically trained husband enjoy a video with me. He did now. I’m well pleased as is he. Mad props, kudos, thank you. You taught well and made it as entertaining as it is informative.

[@nellab8486]

Usually my favorite chefs are french or asian but I made an exception for this guy! Excellent! Thank you sir !

[@sam999288]

Such smoothness in every moves and every small steps. Such calmness and love for food that you appreciate the property of every small ingredients. Applaud Chef Jon. Thank you for sharing the small things. Looking forward to apply these in my own creation.

[@jaybruz.5688]

natural born teacher, i wish i trained under you chef.

[@jeffday5603]

I watched this video a few years and tackled this salad. Watching the video over and over, pausing to take notes. It came out as lovely as he said it would. His tips are smart and not that hard. Wish I had a bigger kitchen is all. I will make this tonight. Cutting on a bias!

[@bwhsculinaryarts]

My Life Skills Culinary students LOVED this video. Even their Aide enjoyed it. This is going to be the first dish they make.

[@suzy5166]

the chef who can talk none stop .... like his techniques 🧡🙏

[@treyg2010]

This man was amazing. He was very informative and he was very enthusiastic and endearing. Please use him more often. I’m happy they showed a contemporary style at the end as well. 5 stars

[@concvonnors2991]

Thank you Chef. I appreciated your detailed, but NOT boring presentation. You are the Mr. Rogers of the school...friendly, helpful and oozing with enthusiasm. Thank you again.

[@markriley5863]

I could watch this bloke all day. Skilled, informative and engaging.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

Reflecting on this video the song “Everything is beautiful, in its own way” comes to mind. In a beautiful way

[@georgezgreek]

EXCELLENT JOB ! CHEF GREAT PRESENTATION AND TUTORIAL !

[@WhiteHope47]

I love how excited he was on the different veggies 🥗 he was going to use in his salad. He’s a great instructor and chef.

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Chef Paul... you are a true a true Artist... So glad I watched this video.

[@MrDrivingFaster]

I consider myself a next level cook, bored from dummed down cooking shows. You Sir, you know your stuff. Thank you. Subscribed within 5 minutes of watching your video. I would also de-string the green beans though.

[@montgomerypowers7205]

love this video. I've made that vinaigrette probably 50 times since I learned it from a chef I worked under but making that garlic paste is such a huge improvement.

[@cdub531]

The BOB ROSS of the kitchen. Beautiful and helpful technics.

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I like this guy, he is not one of those dour Chefs that takes himself too seriously.

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Excellent presentation, a true teacher.

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Wow! What a gift you are to all of us..........learned soooooooooo much!! God bless you! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@billcow3455]

Tasting the salt water changed a lot. Very good point. And cook these green beans til they taste good. Such a quick masters coarse is so many things. Very skillful.

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I think you mean course.

[@seaglass6641]

Love this chef! I've learned so much from watching your video. So delighted to see your enthusiasm and passion for cooking as well as teaching. What a jewel!

[@AnimeHairstyle]

learned two new things.. garlic and salt, and the basil trick :-) thank you!

[@marca4443]

Learned ONE thing. Never watch this channel again

[@kaysieparker8871]

This was 10 yrs ago? I’d eat it today! How colorful & fresh it all looks! Great presentation., very informative.🍾

[@hand-jobs]

his passion for reaching and cooking is backed by his obvious experience. I love how excited he gets when he realizes he has red pepper!

[@maxmin5272]

Thanks for the little chef's tricks.

[@francisandsilvia]

i have to be honest. usually I skip parts on a video, I watched this entirely and the twist at the end perfect as on a suspense novel. THANKS.

[@bluesky7838]

I couldn't imagine why it would take 38 minutes to demonstrate how a salade niçoise is made, but Chef Jon-Paul used this classic dish to teach a huge amount. So much information, so clearly, calmly and joyfully explained. For example, I learned proper grip of a knife long ago, and have seen it repeated over and over, but never knew why it was correct. There are so many techniques here for improving the way to prepare vegetables, tuna, dressing -- all with the background that lets you understand why these techniques made sense. Let me add that I'm an amateur, and never felt condescended to, that the techniques were out of my league, or a moment if those 38 minutes were wasted. Thank you, Chef!!

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I came prepared to leave a snarky comment but ended up watching the entire video. Well done chef!

[@stephenlivingston9894]

This Chef is Awesome !!! I had him asa teacher in 1994 at Scottsdale Culinary Institute. Very Talented. Good Guy!

[@Jannie227]

Oh what a wonderful tutorial. I never knew what this kind of salad was and I’m 66 years old. I’ve heard people referred to it before maybe in books or novels so it’s nice to know what it is exactly. I enjoyed your tips and your enthusiasm. Thanks for posting

[@anieldelouvain153]

This has no relation with a Salade Niçoise.

[@susieevans7064]

Really enjoyed this video and learned several tips! I'm 60 and have so much to learn about cooking! What have I been doing all these years!

[@windbreaker57]

I'm so glad to be schooled, salivating and entertained.

[@KanishQQuotes]

His enthusiasm alone adds flavour to anything he touches

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

The best introduction to a salad recipe.

[@projectphoenixkids]

His technique is flawless!

[@gmiernik]

This guy is my hero. I worked in kitchens but never was inched and taught knife skills, I know to curl the finger tips inwards to protect but the more I try I over concentrate and instead of paying attention to my fingertips I focus on the knife to try and make it vibrate at a 100miles/hour. Which many times made me move the holding hand out of the way but my finger tips would stay in place holding the veggie and not moving backwards from the knife coming at them. Was never hurt badly but it made me fear the knife. Now when he's cutting the celery at that angle....I have a protective cutting glove now, I will take months or years but I want to be able to safely cut at that angle like he is chopping that celery at around 21:00 give or take a few seconds.

[@TheLoyalOfficer]

That's just outstanding. The whole thing. Thank you for all of those excellent little tips - they really do add up.

[@praveenchawla6999]

Amazing video. This is what 5 star cooking is all about. This has gotta be a $30 salad.

[@ericmgarrison]

This has always been one of my favorite salads, and seeing it prepared this way, I could easily have this every day of my life for lunch or as a savory breakfast (yes, I often start my day with a salad and protein).

[@danielpacheco9902]

Obviously stellar teacher. Thank goodness the potato sexing was off-camera. What a great video! Salad Nicoise is one of my favorites.

[@SergioGalmeyerResende]

Amazing! I was dazzled. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@unitedstatesofmordor]

A salad I didn't think I'd really care to try. Now I want one.

[@silkytp789]

This was truly an amazing video - tips, tricks, & techniques included with a beautiful presentation. I have no idea where or how he got pitted nicoise olives - they're too small for my pitter. Nice trick with the roma tomatoes and egg as well. I really have to give it to this guy (not that way, miscreants). Nice job really.

[@user-jr3zm1jb5s]

I like that you explain every single part. Very easy to follow. ty sir

[@Jaegarman]

Well done Chef ! So many tips and techniques shared by you to be applied to other recipies. I enjoyed every minute of your video.

[@minah549]

Most informative recipe video ever.

[@marymagness7467]

Chef Jon-Paul Hutchins, you are brilliant!!! Great techniques, wonderful ideas, fantastic food! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I look forward to watching more of your videos. ☺

[@KaoXoni]

😆 "...oh look at you! That is a pretty potato. That is a very happy potato." Priceless!

[@kokitormmrj2320]

Jon Paul you’re a Master Chef....I received a free class today...🙏

[@dvanmartin9842]

Best ever! What a master chef!!

[@deborahsimmons2414]

Wow, I learned so much from this video, thank you for sharing. ❤️. Lovely salad and will be making this for a BD party tomorrow.

[@deborahsimmons2414]

I made this salad and everyone at the BD party, absolutely loved it!!!! I had to write out the recipe at the behest of my son and the guests!!!! Thank you fir all the little details that made it the amazing success that it was!!! 🙏 I appreciate all the lovely tips in this video.

[@yuvisydney]

That's one of the best cooking video i ever saw. Got me glued to the screen for 38 mins. Epic

[@brettschneider2908]

Terrific presenter, and a classic Salad Nicoise beautifully executed with precise technique. Love it...now pass me that plate.

[@lrein077]

He is an amazing chef with great personality. Well deserving of all the listed awards.

[@sreeladevi1780]

Why do u frighten us with those sudden Sighs of Alarms of a woman❗no need dear..hutchin sir 🙇‍♀️

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U cud learn a whole lot from a Chinese chef too - a cut' n decor chef specialists are thre too .apreciate 'n Ancient culinary culture. Worth it

[@sreeladevi1780]

U cud learn a whole lot from a Chinese chef too - a cut' n decor chef specialists are thre too .apreciate 'n Ancient culinary culture. Worth it

[@wardybj]

Brilliant video with so much in it to learn and stimulate your own ideas. I love the Chef's enthusiasm it's contagious!

[@allij9254]

Amazing! You need your own show

[@riezkaandayanibouje4505]

these guys..#vegetables treated so well and full of love 😍😍😍

[@sherikahunter9435]

Thank you chef! And knife skills are on point!! 🙌🏽

[@jennifercarswell7173]

A trained chef who knows how to season food! 👍🏾

[@sgirwan]

Amazing salad and such an enthusiastic and clear explanation! Thanx!

[@mephisto656]

This chef is like ultra charismatic. Great video!

[@michellebilodeau3882]

I've been cooking 45 years at home and never knew the curled finger trick. I'm gonna practice till I perfect it!

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Wow, this is a master class. Never saw so much in a cooking video.

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Magnific , soberb both tecnics! lovely!

[@elizabethwilliamson7373]

Wow! Learned so much from this video. Thanks for sharing, and for the upload.

[@welovefoods]

First time watching this video as my nicoise salad getting recommendations from here, good to know, But my recipe is a bit less technical but more modern. But I must say it’s worth to learn all those techniques which you will probably use in your cooking all the time.

[@comin2u]

So many tips! Thank you, chef!

[@gurugubelliamarnath5358]

Excellent chef the way you teach super

[@sherif0001]

This is fine art at its best and definitely jon-paul is a 6-stars chef. Just look at how he loves what he's doing, amazing i got hooked the whole session. If only i could eat this dish now.

[@johnDoe-gs3br]

Explains so well.... Thanks !

[@paulabennett4788]

Genius. Loved all the special tips on how to prepare each individual pieces of items in the salad. So many ways to prepare for the amazing Salad Nicoise. Merci beaucoup pour la bon recipe. Au revoir et bon appetit. 😂😂😂

[@BillYovino]

This is very informative and entertaining. His technique is spot on and he has a very relaxed way of passing on some very important skills.

[@getachewhuluf323]

wow chef your way of presenting is so interesting.the techniques are also well presented

[@tonymurray814]

This guy is a genius, period!

[@dolphinbear661]

Made this tonight. Used the garlic/ salt smear trick! Also cut my finger by trying to do the 'chef-cut' on my celery. Otherwise, very good, very successful. Thank you. I'm no Cordon Bleu chef, but you make the grandiose seem achievable.

[@SundaysChild1966]

Ohhhh this looks like a treat! I get eggs from the lady down the road, the yolks are school bus yellow. We had a TON of green beans this summer, so many we are gifting them to family. lol .. whether they want them, or not. Cucs .. omg, I have never seen so many this summer, but the green peas were dismal. Use what you grow, what you can find, make it your own .. if you don't have fresh tuna, but some other fresh fish .. salmon, trout, whitefish .. do it.

[@eddieperez2273]

I just can’t stress enough,how much I enjoyed this 38min vid. Tell me, It really didn’t last double that. With all he press and rewind on this magnificent chefs Attention to detail. On an legendary salad! Even tho at the end. It look so simple, and plain 🤪😂😂 Love it!! Shout out to everyone in this INDUSTRY!! 💯💯💯🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@mcmdrpiffle447]

A Friggin' Amazing. I learned so much watching this particular video. Of note- as I'm a military guy, the chopping of the cucumbers after scooping the seeds out. Anyone else recognize that staccato timing as the Chef was chopping them? Ma Deuce ! US .50 Caliber M2 machine gun !! The Chef nailed the 750-800 rounds per minute, common to that gun. Amazing, and fun to watch. This is one of the singular best 'how to' examples on how to cook something I've ever found. Kudos Chef, Kudos! Anyway, I figured I'd add something to this great conversation. I'm humbled, as usual seeing rank Professional's plying their trade. Great Video !!!

[@superlmore5170]

Pure joy ! Love, Love this loong presentation !

[@grampawong]

Chef Hutchins, you are awesome!

[@annsmith7207]

Steaming vegetables instead of boiling keeps them crunchy and I am a cruncher The cooking method for the tuna was interesting and sure it is very tasty. Thanks!

[@agarnier8802]

thank you very much, Chef, for the best Art you present salad nicoise recipe

[@blogleftbanker]

Excellent video and stuffed to the brim with cool insights into this fairly common dish (at least in France it is). KZbin is such an incredible resource for home cooks.

[@saryansermino3777]

Thank you Chef !!!

[@noonynoonynoo]

He's so passionate about what he does, this is mesmerizing to watch

[@elsakopp7457]

Potatoes are HIM Male strength!