CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN, AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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Use our Basic Poached Chicken as the base for this light and healthy Chicken, Green Bean, and Cucumber Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon each finely chopped fresh parsley and basil
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
4 ounces green beans
1 Basic Poached Chicken, breast half, cooled and torn
1 small cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
2 teaspoons chopped toasted almonds
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, parsley, basil, and capers. Boil green beans, trimmed, in salted water until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain and add to bowl along with poached chicken, cucumber, and chopped toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g

Melody Kikelomo
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I love that it's packed with vegetables.


Diya Shrestha
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish and it's perfect for potlucks or picnics.


Jasper Cano
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Sarah Kamara
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are really complex and delicious.


Dhoke Sello
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, so I left them out of the salad. It was still really good without them.


Ihuoma Godsgrace
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I thought this salad was just okay. The chicken was a little dry and the dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste.


Michael Spruell
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This salad was easy to make and really tasty. I liked that it was a little different from the usual chicken salad recipes.


LEGEND SALMAN OP Salman HAIDER
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Shatta Moni
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like that it's a healthy and light meal that's perfect for summer.


South Bay Adoptions
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and held up well in the heat. The flavors were also really well-balanced and refreshing. I especially liked the addition of the cucumbers, which added a nice crunch and fresh


Nawaz nadan
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and flavorful, the green beans were crisp and refreshing, and the cucumbers added a nice crunch. The dressing was light and