French Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This French chicken salad is one of my go to recipes when I want something satisfying but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes total, you'll have a beautiful, protein packed meal ready to go. I love how the tangy Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar create that classic French flavor, and the fresh vegetables like carrots are loaded with beta carotene for your eyes and skin. It's budget friendly too since you're probably already stocking most of these ingredients, and it comes together so easily that even weeknight cooking feels manageable.
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Ingredients
- 500 gchicken breast
- 100 gmayonnaise
- 50 gdijon mustard
- 50 mlapple cider vinegar
- 50 gketchup
- 1 gsalt
- ½ gblack pepper
- 473 mlonion(thinly sliced)
- 473 mlcelery(thinly sliced)
- 237 mlcarrots(grated)
- 946 mllettuce
- 473 mltomatoes(diced)
- 2 egghard-boiled eggs
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to ensure the chicken is cut evenly.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and ketchup until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the amount of vinegar to taste.
- 3
In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, onion, celery, carrots, and tomatoes.
Tip: Use a large enough bowl to accommodate all the ingredients.
- 4
Add the cooked chicken to the bowl and toss with the dressing until the chicken is well coated.
Tip: Make sure the chicken is coated evenly.
- 5
Add the diced hard-boiled eggs to the bowl and toss again.
Tip: Optional: add some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor.
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is best served fresh, so try to serve it within an hour of preparation.
- 7
Garnish with some additional chopped herbs or a sprinkle of paprika for a pop of color.
Tip: Feel free to get creative with the garnish to make the salad more visually appealing.
- 8
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Tip: If you're making the salad ahead of time, make sure to refrigerate it at a temperature below 40°F (4°C).
- 9
Just before serving, give the salad a good toss and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Tip: You can also add some chopped nuts or seeds on top of the salad for added crunch.
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