French Salads

Originating from Nice in the French region of Provence, the traditional Niçoise salad is a true national treasure. Both flavorful and colorful, it can be served on its own as a main dish, but is more commonly used as a garnish for a variety... READ MORE

Salade Lyonnaise consists of endive, bacon, croutons, and a poached egg that is placed on top of it. It originates from the French city of Lyon, and it is one of the most popular salads found on the menus of numerous small French bistros and resta... READ MORE

Salade Landaise is a traditional salad originating from the Landes area, famous for its duck and walnuts. The salad is beloved for its contrast of temperatures of the ingredients. It's made with duck breast, gizzards or confit, lettuce leaves, bac... READ MORE

Salade de poulpe is a traditional octopus salad originating from Languedoc. The salad is usually made with a combination of tenderized octopus, potatoes, white wine, onions, fennel, capers, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juic... READ MORE

Salade paysanne or peasant salad is a traditional salad. Although there are a few versions, it’s usually prepared with a combination of lettuce or endive, ham, lardons, cheese such as Gruyere or Roquefort, walnuts, tomatoes, potatoe... READ MORE

Salade de figues is a traditional salad originating from the region of Languedoc. The salad is usually made with a combination of ripe figs, endive, onions, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar. The figs are cut into q... READ MORE

Salade chaude aux gésiers is a traditional hot salad originating from France. It's usually made with a combination of chicken gizzards, onions, potatoes, shallots, lettuce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and croutons. The potatoes are peeled ... READ MORE

This classic south-western French salad is made with bacon and Roquefort cheese as its main ingredients. Other ingredients include garlic, basil, walnuts and baby spinach or other salad leaves. The whole salad is dressed with a vinaigrette based o... READ MORE

Salade Rachel is a French salad made with a combination of celery, truffles, artichokes, boiled potatoes, asparagus, and mayonnaise. The celery is blanched in salted water, then julienned. The truffles are thinly sliced, then combined with other i... READ MORE