Ensalada de gallina blanca

L'insalata di gallina bionda is a popular Piemontese dish prepared with a special breed of chicken from the region of Piemonte, known as Bionda Piemontese. Cooked chicken meat is elevated with a few elements providing different textures and flavors: fresh vegetables such as chopped celery or carrots bring crispiness, cubed toma Piemontese brings creaminess, while pickled onions, mushrooms, artichokes, and olives excite the palate with their acidity. Finished with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper (sometimes even with a light mayonnaise), l'insalata di gallina bionda is most commonly enjoyed as an antipasto, but when served in slightly larger portions, it also works very well as a main dish.