Smoked Salmon Niçoise Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 4-6 eggs
• pot with water
• 2 tbsp baking soda
• 1 lb trimmed string beans or haricourt verts
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 lb small potatoes
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp or more of cayenne
• 2 tsp or more of paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• sliced onion, optional
• 1-2 lb mixed greens, any kind
• 1 12-oz jar pitted kalamata olives
• 10oz smoked salmon
• 1 tbsp Trader Joe's everything bagel seasoning
• 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
• 1/4 c pickled onions, optional
• 1/4-1/2 c dressing of choice