CHICKEN AND SPINACH WALDORF SALAD

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (2 large)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon
1/4 cup whole roasted salted Marcona almonds
1/4 cup whole roasted salted cashews
1/4 cup walnut halves
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons liquid honey
4 cups baby frisee, washed, spun dry, and sliced into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups kale, ribs removed, washed, spun dry, stacked and thinly sliced
4 ounces baby spinach, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup golden raisins
6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated
1 crisp red apple, unpeeled
4 soft-boiled eggs, large-diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange 3 racks evenly spaced in the oven.
  • Place the chicken, skin side up, on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast on the top rack for 35 to 40 minutes, until the internal temperature is 140 degrees. Set aside to cool, discard the skin and bones, and shred the chicken by hand into large, roughly 1 x 4-inch, pieces.
  • Place the bacon on a baking rack on a second sheet pan and roast below the chicken on the second oven rack for 20 to 30 minutes, until browned. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to cool. Cut in large dice. On a third sheet pan, combine the almonds, cashews, and walnuts and roast under the bacon for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing once, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together 2/3 cup of olive oil, the vinegar, mustard, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and set aside.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the frisee, kale, spinach, raisins, Cheddar, chicken, bacon, roasted nuts, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Before serving, grate the apple and add it. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Put the eggs on top, toss lightly, and serve.

Jerry Vincent
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful.


Fatima Rizvi
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


B L A C K
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a summer lunch.


Md Monirujjaman
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Belina Martins
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


nantale Rose
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The dressing is so creamy and flavorful. I could drink it!


Hafeez Jessani
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I'm not a fan of apples in salads, but I loved them in this one. They added a nice sweetness.


Sonya Hudson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Sefa Saunikalou
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Adam Revis
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Johnson Kwame Appiah
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Valerie Onyegbule
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This salad is delicious! I love the sweet and savory flavors.


WBF TRELL
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


Hirun Masanbu
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use leftover chicken and it's still delicious.


Mary Zellhofer
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Taniya Begum
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of chicken, spinach, apples, and walnuts.


Kimberly Hutton
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the crunch of the apples and walnuts, and the dressing is perfect.


Mafuj hassan
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! I made a double batch and it was all gone in minutes. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.