Chicken Nicoise Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Chicken Nicoise Salad, a classic French-inspired dish reimagined with flavorful, tender chicken breast as the star. This wholesome recipe combines juicy pan-seared chicken with baby potatoes, crisp green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and perfectly boiled eggs, all beautifully layered over a bed of fresh mixed greens. A zesty homemade lemon-Dijon dressing ties the flavors together, making every bite a refreshing yet satisfying experience. With a prep-and-cook time of just 35 minutes, this Chicken Nicoise Salad is perfect for a quick yet elegant lunch or dinner, offering a delicious balance of protein, fresh vegetables, and tangy summer flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 5 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 12 small Baby potatoes
• 150 grams Green beans
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black olives
• 4 cups Mixed greens
• 2 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 3

While the chicken cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In the same pot, blanch the green beans for about 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

Step 5

Prepare the dressing by whisking together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 6

Halve the baby potatoes, slice the hard-boiled eggs, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 7

On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the mixed greens as a base. Add the sliced chicken, baby potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and black olives on top.

Step 8

Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1639.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1813.2

Total Fat 105.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g
Cholesterol 617.4mg	0%
Sodium 4682.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 99.1g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 427.4mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 4380.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 28.0%