Chicken Nicoise Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Nicoise Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dijon Vinaigrette; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped OR; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; Salad; 4 medium new potatoes, cut into quarters; 10 ounces green beans; 6 cups bibb lettuce, bite-size pieces; 2 cups cooked chicken, cut up; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges; 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup pitted whole ripe olives

Servings: persons

Dijon Vinaigrette
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped OR
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
Salad
4 medium new potatoes, cut into quarters
10 ounces green beans
6 cups bibb lettuce, bite-size pieces
2 cups cooked chicken, cut up
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges
1/4 cup pitted whole ripe olives

1
Prepare Dijon Vinaigrette.
2
Place potatoes and enough water to cover in 2 qt saucepan.
3
Heat to boiling.
4
Cook over medium heat 10 - 15 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender.
5
Stir in green beans.
6
Cook 5 minutes longer; drain.
7
Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
8
Arrange lettuce on large serving platter.
9
Top with chicken.
10
Arrange potatoes, beans, tomatoes, eggs and olives around edge of platter.
11
Drizzle with vinaigrette.

726

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dijon Vinaigrette, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Chicken Nicoise Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Nicoise Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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