Salade Bressane

It draws on ingredients associated with Bresse, particularly local poultry and cream. Bresse spans parts of eastern France and is especially famous for Poulet de Bresse.

A prestigious version may use AOP-protected Poulet de Bresse, but an everyday preparation can use other cooked chicken. Using ordinary poultry changes the provenance, not the basic chicken-and-salad format.

Cream commonly appears in the dressing, reflecting Bresse's dairy traditions. Mustard, vinegar, and seasoning may be added to give the cream enough acidity for salad greens.

It can serve as a substantial starter or a light main course because it contains poultry as well as greens. Portions featuring chicken, croutons, or other garnishes are filling enough for lunch.