Chicken Nicoise

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This was a recipe that i found in out sunday supplement i've not made it yet but i think it would be nice for a leisurely lunch on a sunny day with a nice cold glass of wine. Posted for zwt#6 2010

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Steps

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Cook the green beans in boiling water for two minutes drain and refresh under running cold water.

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Boil the eggs for 8 minutes drain and leave under running water for 2 minutes peel away the shells and half the eggs.

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Tear the chicken and lettuce into chunky pieces and place in a bowl with the beans , eggs , olives and tomatoes , and mix together carefully.

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Whisk the balsamic vinegar , oil and mustard together and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

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Drizzle over the salad and mix gently together.

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Sprinkle over the parsley , and serve.

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Ingredients

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green beans, eggs, cooked chicken, romaine lettuce, olives, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, coarse grain mustard, balsamic vinegar, fresh parsley