Chicken salad with olives

2 servings

20 minutes

Chicken salad with olives is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that combines tender chicken meat with vibrant Mediterranean notes of olives and fresh vegetables. Such salads are believed to have originated in France due to the tradition of light, nutritious snacks that pair perfectly with a glass of white wine. The dressing made from vinegar, olive oil, and garlic adds zest and depth of flavor to the salad. This salad works wonderfully as a standalone dish or as a side for meat and fish dishes, creating a harmony of freshness and richness. Easy to prepare and elegant in appearance, it makes an excellent choice for a festive dinner or a quick healthy snack.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 665.2
• Proteins: 62.1g
• Fats: 39.3g
• Carbohydrates: 11.9g

Ingredients

• Olives: 80 g
• Chicken breast: 2 pc
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Celery: 3 stem
• Green onions: to taste
• Vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Slice the fried chicken breast into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 2 pieces

2. Chop the onion, celery, tomatoes, and olives.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green onions:  to taste
   • Celery: 3 stems
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Olives: 80 g

3. Preparing the dressing: Mix vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and squeeze garlic (optional).

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 1 clove

4. Dress the salad with the dressing and mix gently.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 1 clove