French Chicken Salad
6 servings
15 minutes
French chicken salad is an elegant combination of fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and tender chicken meat seasoned with subtle notes of Provençal herbs. This recipe is inspired by the gastronomic traditions of France, where the art of cooking turns into true magic. The mix of crunchy cabbage, aromatic fennel, and refreshing celery creates a harmonious texture, while prosciutto and olives add a refined Mediterranean touch. The dressing made from olive oil and champagne vinegar gives the dish a sophisticated tang that pairs beautifully with salty feta and spices. This salad is perfect as a light lunch or an elegant treat for a dinner party. Its taste is fresh, balanced, and refined, while the presentation with greens and prosciutto makes it a true centerpiece for any table.
1
Preparing the dressing. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, champagne vinegar, rice vinegar, oregano, thyme, and chili pepper.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1 glass
- Champagne vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Dried thyme leaves: pinch
- Red pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon
2
Cut the chicken, shred the cabbage and fennel. Slice the celery thinly on a diagonal and julienne the carrot. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, cabbage, celery, carrot, fennel, and onion sliced into thin rings. Pour in the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Serve the salad on plates, garnish with fennel leaves, sliced prosciutto, olives, and sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley leaves. Enjoy your meal!
- Grilled (rotisserie) chicken: 350 g
- White cabbage: 1 piece
- Celery stalk: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Fennel: 1 head
- Red onion: 1 head
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Prosciutto: 120 g
- Green olives: 2 tablespoons
- Feta cheese: 100 g
- Chopped parsley: 100 g