CHICKEN NICOISE SALAD

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A la nicoise is a French phrase that means "as prepared in Nice", typifying the cuisine found in and around Nice. A nicoise salad typically contains tuna which can be substituted for the chicken in this recipe.

Provided by luvcookn

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped OR
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
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

Steps:

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

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