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

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Ingredients

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.

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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.