ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Bake     Wedding     Lunch     Healthy     Lettuce     Boil

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 pound farfalle pasta
4 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (from about 1 1/2 purchased roasted whole chickens)
1/2 cup diced roasted red bell pepper (about 1 pepper)
1/2 cup diced roasted yellow bell pepper (about 1 pepper)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup drained capers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups Red Wine Vinaigrette (page 229)
12 butter lettuce leaves (from about 2 heads)
2-ounce chunk of Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds on a small baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the chicken, bell peppers, onion, parsley, almonds, capers, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with 1 cup of the vinaigrette and toss gently.
  • Arrange 1 large lettuce leaf and 1 small lettuce leaf on each plate, overlapping slightly. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce "cups." Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of vinaigrette over the salads. Garnish with shavings of the Parmesan cheese and serve.

Shehneel Rajput
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This is my new favorite chicken salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Nayem Hasan5830
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Carlo Avitia
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto go together perfectly.


Tara Howard
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Green Village
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Arshi Arobe
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Freddy Kaien
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Shahriyar Aslam
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I love the sun-dried tomatoes and pesto in this salad. They add so much flavor.


Jisun khan
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


dreal Queenash
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Osman Abu
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This is my new favorite chicken salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shan Rashmika
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


ilir Lame
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Nafly Nafly
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto go together perfectly.


Bankroll Freddy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of cooked chicken in the fridge, so this is a great way to use them up.


Abiodun Greatness
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce cups, so I served the chicken salad on top of a bed of mixed greens. It was still delicious!


YoBoy Ghost
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The chicken salad was a bit bland for my taste, but I added some extra seasoning and it was perfect.


MD Rasedul Islam
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a great option for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Hem Shrestha
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This Italian chicken salad in lettuce cups was a hit at my last party! The flavors were amazing and the lettuce cups made it so easy to eat. I will definitely be making this again.