French Inspired Lunch
Quick and easy twist on a classic chicken salad.
I love the flavor of the Mélange de France seasoning mix with its turmeric and coriander that also provide anti-inflammatory benefits. The mix can be used as a seasoning for meats, in salad dressings, mixed with sour cream on a baked potato and so much more.
This salad is wonderful on a toasted baguette (the way the French would have it) or just toasted whole wheat bread. If you would like to minimize the carbs, you can BE BRAVE and serve this in lettuce cups or even over a tossed salad of greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Enjoy this as an easy lunch, picnic sandwich or piled on small toasted crostini as an appetizer. Versatile and delicious!
Mélange de France Chicken Salad
Ingredients
(* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives)
1 lb cooked chicken breast (see recipe for poaching chicken for this salad)
6 tablespoons O&V Mélange de France Seasoning Mix *
6 tablespoons water
¼ cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (can use dairy-free)
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced red pepper
¼ cup minced parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
To make this salad in no time, purchase and chop cooked chicken breasts, or use chopped leftover rotisserie chicken with the skin removed.
To poach chicken for the salad: Cover the chicken breast in broth or water with herbs/aromatics (you can use parsley stems, garlic cloves, celery and/or bay leaf). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes until the thickest part of the breast registers 160F on a meat thermometer. Strain and dice the chicken, discard the herbs if used.
In a large mixing bowl, soak the Mélange de France herbs with 6 tablespoons of warm water. Leave for 3-5 minutes. Mix in the mayonnaise and sour cream.
Combine the mayonnaise mix with the diced celery, red pepper, parsley. Add the chopped chicken. Taste, and adjust seasonings with some salt and pepper, as needed.
Heap onto toasted baguette slices or whole wheat bread and serve.
Serves 4
Active time 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
Notes
* The Mélange de France seasoning mix adds a tangy and unique blend of flavors including coriander and curcuma which give it a distinctive taste. There is no easy substitute that provides a similar flavor profile, but you can use your favorite seasoning mix instead.
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Categories: Entrée, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Option, Appetizer, Poultry, Chicken Salad, Quick Lunch, Easy Sandwich, Mélange de France,
