COLD PAELLA SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 small whole chicken (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds), cut into 8 pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/2 red onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, de-veined, and diced
1 green bell pepper, cored, de-veined, and diced
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/2 pound chorizo, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups rice
4 cups chicken stock or water
1 pound mussels, cleaned and de-bearded
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, recipe follows
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup minced chives
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Season chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Add oil to a large, heavy, oven-safe skillet and heat over high heat. When oil is almost smoking, carefully add chicken to pan and sear until almost cooked through; remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add shrimp to oil and sear until almost done; remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  • Add more oil if needed, reduce the heat to medium, and then saute the onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes; do not let onions and garlic brown. Add bell peppers and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add saffron and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chorizo and brown for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for about 5 minutes. Add rice, and stir until the rice is well coated, about 1 minute. Add stock, return the chicken and shrimp to the pan, and add mussels and peas.
  • Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle vinaigrette over. Refrigerate and serve chilled or at room temperature. If serving at room temperature, refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving and then bring to room temperature.
  • Put chopped herbs in a medium bowl. Add garlic and vinegar. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil until combined. Set aside until paella is ready.

Jackie Rivera
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make. I can't wait to try it!


NAEM ANSARI
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This salad is the perfect summer meal. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Fida wazir
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This salad is a work of art! It's so beautiful and colorful. I can't wait to dig in.


Joseph Laroukha
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This salad looks delicious! I love the combination of colors and flavors. I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


sa se
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely caught my eye. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make. I can't wait to try it!


shuvojit Roy
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This salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's sure to impress your guests.


Md asatolla Mia
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the fruit, the saltiness of the seafood, and the acidity of the dressing all come together perfectly.


Ngcebo Ndlovu
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Sri Onil
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I've made this salad several times now and I always get rave reviews. It's a real crowd-pleaser.


Delia Cupido
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and easy to eat.


Irosh Akila Fonseka
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I'm not a big fan of cold salads, but this one changed my mind. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Harry Riedel
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the colorful and flavorful salad.


Saharukh Farhan (rick)
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Anik Ahamed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some cooked shrimp and mussels that I added to the salad, and it turned out great.


sajk Sajadi
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I loved this salad. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.


Macymax cosmetics
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This is the best cold paella salad I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the salad is so refreshing.


maya nariman
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


BAM FRANCIS
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This salad is so versatile. I've used different types of seafood, vegetables, and grains, and it always turns out great.


jibon Khan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or picnic.


Sami Bangash Anarchina
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This cold paella salad was a refreshing and delicious summer meal. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make.