This quiche is full of vegetables and that is a great way to disguise the fact it's actually got double carbs in. Potatoes AND pastry; who doesn't love that? My salmon nicoise quiche is a great way to take leftovers to another level. I made the nicoise salad, so everything was prepped and cooked, and then assembled the quiche the next day. Served alongside some mustard flecked dressed lettuce, this is a perfect lunch for me.
Delicious served Salmon Nicoise Quiche
This quiche is full of vegetables and that is a great way to disguise the fact it's actually got double carbs in. Potatoes AND pastry; who doesn't love that? My salmon nicoise quiche is a great way to take leftovers to another level. I made the nicoise salad, so everything was prepped and cooked, and then assembled the quiche the next day. Served alongside some mustard flecked dressed lettuce, this is a perfect lunch for me.
Delicious served 
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