ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Bake     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Mozzarella     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For croutons
4 cups (1/2-inch) cubes Italian bread (from a 1/2-lb crusty round loaf)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
For vinaigrette
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For salad
2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (1/2 lb; from a rotisserie chicken)
1 cup bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls; 6 oz)
2 hearts of romaine (3/4 lb total), torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8-oz) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 cup assorted marinated brine-cured olives (5 oz)

Steps:

  • Make croutons:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss bread cubes with oil and salt in a large shallow baking pan and spread in 1 layer. Bake, turning over once, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack.
  • Make vinaigrette and begin preparing salad while croutons bake:
  • Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in a small bowl until combined. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Toss chicken and bocconcini together with 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a bowl and let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  • Make salad:
  • Toss together romaine, red peppers, olives, chicken and bocconcini mixture, croutons, and remaining vinaigrette in a large bowl until combined.

The Man
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dillon Vanmeter
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This salad is so good! I've already made it twice this week.


Jawad Rahim
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This is the best Italian Chicken Salad I've ever had! I highly recommend it.


Badr Mostafa
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! This salad is definitely a keeper.


Alfred Chris
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This salad is a bit bland. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Muhammad Sadiq
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I found that the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try using grilled chicken next time.


Shamim Naveed
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The dressing is a bit too tangy for my taste, but overall this salad is still very good.


Shafi Payandeh
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This Italian Chicken Salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for meal prep.


Malik Taufeeq
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I love the versatility of this salad. I've added different veggies and herbs depending on what I have on hand and it's always delicious.


Karabo Leduledi
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This recipe is a keeper! It's become a staple in my meal rotation.


SJX play
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leftovers are just as good the next day.


Stan Dworkowski
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This salad is so easy to make and packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthy and satisfying meal.


Im Emon
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The dressing is tangy and perfectly complements the chicken and veggies.


Moemedi Muthubi
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This Italian Chicken Salad is a game-changer! The combination of chicken, fresh veggies, and herbs is incredibly flavorful and refreshing.


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