RUSTIC CHICKEN SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Poultry     Tomato     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Fennel     Summer     Boil     Parade

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, quartered
2 celery ribs, with leaves
2 carrots, peeled and halved
6 parsley sprigs and 2 bay leaves
Salt, to taste
4 peppercorns
8 boneless chicken-breast halves, 6 ounces each
2 medium-sized fennel bulbs, cored (ferns reserved and chopped)
1/2 pounds tender green beans (stem ends trimmed), blanched
3 cups ripe cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons large capers, drained
1 cup black olives (Niçoise or Gaeta)
1/2 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup Sunshine Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • 1. Place 4 quarts of water in a large pot. Add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 2. Add the chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the liquid and cool to room temperature. Remove the skin.
  • 3. Shred the chicken into large pieces. Place in a large bowl.
  • 4. Trim the fennel bulbs and slice lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch wide. Add to chicken with the green beans, tomatoes, capers, olives, parley, and chopped fennel ferns.
  • 5. Season with salt and pepper. Shortly before serving, toss with the vinaigrette to prevent the greens from discoloring.

Lauren Lee
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This chicken salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Jayaprakash Silwal
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I love that this chicken salad is made with Greek yogurt. It makes it a healthier option.


Raftaar Ali
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This chicken salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch during the week.


Miss Fred
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and creamy.


Nikolay Abbaz
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This is my go-to chicken salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Ashenafi wendu Rasu
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This chicken salad is so versatile. I've served it on croissants, crackers, and even as a sandwich filling. It's always a hit.


ALFRED CHUKS GOGO
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I love the combination of flavors in this chicken salad. The sweetness of the cranberries and the crunch of the walnuts really complement the chicken.


Muhammad Dilshad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped celery and grapes to the salad for extra crunch and sweetness.


Dawood Raja
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I've made this chicken salad many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Perry La mire
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This chicken salad is a winner! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.