Chicken Salad

French Chicken Salad, also known as Salade de Poulet, is a delightful and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken mixed with crisp vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing.

Here's a classic recipe for French Chicken Salad:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper, to taste

Olive oil, for cooking

For the Salad:

4 cups mixed salad greens (such as mesclun or baby spinach)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cucumber, sliced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

For the Dressing:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

Fresh parsley, chopped

Crusty French bread or baguette, for serving

Instructions:

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.

In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing: olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips.

Add the sliced chicken and hard-boiled egg slices to the salad bowl.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.

Garnish the salad with chopped fresh parsley.

Serve the French Chicken Salad immediately, accompanied by crusty French bread or baguette.

This French Chicken Salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's packed with fresh flavors and textures. Enjoy this delicious and satisfying dish with your favorite crusty bread and a glass of white wine for a complete French-inspired meal.