Classic Parisian Salad (Salade Parisienne)
Feb 09, 2025 04:53 AM
A typical salad served in French bistros, the Salade Parisienne features salad greens topped with potatoes, cubed cheese, sliced mushrooms, ham slices and hard-boiled eggs – all bathed in a tangy French vinaigrette. This is a fresh yet satisfying salad that acts as a whole meal to itself, to enjoy as a lighter lunch or dinner.
Known as “Salade Parisienne”, this recipe is a staple bistro fare, served in Paris and across France. They traditionally make this wholesome salad with salad greens, ham, cubed cheese, potatoes, mushrooms, and hard-boiled eggs – although the recipe can vary slightly from one bistro to the next.
I am very fond of this salad as it’s light, yet wholesome and very satisfying. It’s super easy to make at home too.
And why do we call it a Salade Parisienne, you may ask? Because it uses local products like “Parisian ham” and white mushrooms, known in French as “Champignons de Paris.”
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, hard boiled and quartered
- 0.6lbs (300g) new potatoes
- 1 tbsp salt
- One medium sized lettuce (Batavia, Romaine or Frisée)
- 4 slices (150-200g total) Parisian ham
- 5 ounces (150g) cheese (gruyère, comté or Emmental), diced
- 0.3lbs (150g) mushrooms, thinly sliced (white or cremini)
- 8-10 cornichons, chopped.
- 7-8 sprigs of chives, minced.
- Salt and black pepper, to taste.
- French vinaigrette, for serving.
French Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp (30ml) red wine or sherry vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 small shallot (50g), peeled and minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 6 tbsp (90ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 sprigs chives, minced
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
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