Chicken Salad Nicoise Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb red potatoes; 1/2 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths; 3 precooked skinless chicken breasts (1lb), cut into long, thin strips; 2 medium carrots, cut into thin strips; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips; 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin strips; 1/3 cup nicoise or other black olives; 2 tbsp capers; 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, tarragon or chives; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered; 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges; 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/2 lb red potatoes
1/2 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
3 precooked skinless chicken breasts (1lb), cut into long, thin strips
2 medium carrots, cut into thin strips
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1/2 small red onion, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup nicoise or other black olives
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, tarragon or chives
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1
Place potatoes in a saucepan with salted water to cover.
2
Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Drain and cool potatoes, then peel and cut into thin wedges.
4
Meanwhile, cook green beans in a small saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Pour into a strainer, run under cold water and then pat dry.
6
For the salad dressing, combine garlic, mustard, basil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
7
Whisk in oil a little at a time until well mixed, and season with salt and pepper.
8
In a large bowl, combine chicken, potatoes, green beans, carrots, red pepper, onion, olives, capers and fresh herbs.
9
Toss with dressing.
10
Garnish with egg and tomato wedges.
11
If desired, serve on lettuce-lined plates.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb red potatoes, 1/2 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths, 3 precooked skinless chicken breasts (1lb), cut into long, thin strips, 2 medium carrots, cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad Nicoise 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.

Chicken Salad Nicoise

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