french RECIPe
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SALAD SAINT JEAN
Introducing Escoffier’s Salade Saint-Jean. This elegant recipe highlights mostly green vegetables, lightly coated in a tangy mayonnaise, and presented with a garnish of chopped hard-boiled egg, gherkins, and a touch of fresh tarragon.
FRENCH RICE SALAD TRIO
Rice salads hold a special place on the French table. They’re hearty enough to stand as a meal yet light and refreshing enough for summer picnics or quick lunches. Here are three classic examples taken from his guide culinaire — Catalane, Provençale, and Nantaise — each showing off a different regional flair.
Radicchio Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing
In this salad, radicchio (or “trévise” as the French call it) gets a quick blast under the grill to wilt and char just slightly which brings out its natural sweetness. A creamy horseradish dressing adds punch, and toasted walnuts and pine nuts bring crunch. It’s simple, striking, and exactly what you want on a hot day when cooking feels like too much effort.
SALADE NIÇOISE
The hearty French salad that needs no introduction. I use green beans and a vinaigrette dressing in my recipe to vary the original recipe.
PARISIAN SALAD
The so-called Parisian salad was born out of the bourgeoning tourism trade in Paris, created from the need for cafés to offer a quick bite for foreigners near the busy train and metro stations. All you need to re-create this Parisian icon is butter lettuce, ham, Emmentaler cheese, boiled eggs and a mustard vinaigrette.
BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE, CHIVES & TARRAGON
This beet salad is all about bright, fresh flavors and a touch of elegance without the fuss. Earthy roasted beets meet juicy orange segments and the aniseed fragrance of tarragon, all tied together with a citrusy kick that makes every bite pop.
ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH HAZELNUT, GORGONZOLA, AGED RED WINE VINEGAR
Roasted Beet Salad with Hazelnut, Gorgonzola, and aged red wine Vinegar and rocket
BISTRO STYLE EGG SALAD
Learn to make a classic French egg salad from scratch—complete with homemade mayonnaise.
WARM GOATS CHEESE SALAD
This salad is a classic regional-style starter found in bistros all over France.
MARINATED ZUCCHINI
If you like your zucchinis with a bit of crunch, you will love this summery marinated zucchini salad with lemon and coriander.
French Tabbouleh Salad
This healthy salad is versatile and can be served as a side dish to complement main courses like my confit leg of lamb recipe or paired with fish. It's the perfect addition to any Mediterranean-inspired meal.
