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.
1
Slice the fried chicken breast into strips.
- Chicken breast: 2 pieces
2
Chop the onion, celery, tomatoes, and olives.
- Spring onion: to taste
- Celery: 3 stems
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Black olives: 80 g
3
Preparing the dressing: Mix vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and squeeze garlic (optional).
- 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.
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Garlic: 1 clove
