CHICKEN AND SPRING-VEGETABLE SALAD

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Nonfat buttermilk and yogurt replace mayonnaise in this Chicken and Spring-Vegetable Salad, made with fresh peas and artichoke hearts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 1/4 cups Homemade Chicken Stock or 3 cans low-sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 small onion
2 whole skinless and boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound snow peas, strings removed, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces
1 pound fresh peas, shelled (1 cup)
1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1 head, Boston lettuce

Steps:

  • Place stock, bay leaves, peppercorns, and onion in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add chicken breasts, and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken and stock to a bowl to cool.
  • Combine buttermilk, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Remove chicken from stock mixture, setting aside liquid for soup. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch chunks, and add to buttermilk mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Fill a bowl with water and ice. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add snow peas. Cook until bright green and tender, about 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon, and transfer to the ice bath. Add fresh peas to boiling water, and cook until bright green and tender, about 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon, and transfer to the ice bath with snow peas. Add asparagus to boiling water, and cook until bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon, and transfer to the ice bath. When all the vegetables are cool, drain, and transfer to paper towels to dry. Add to chicken mixture; toss to combine. Add artichoke hearts and mint. Divide lettuce leaves among six plates, and fill with chicken salad.

Amaar Saad Shah
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I found this salad to be very unappetizing. The chicken was dry and the vegetables were wilted. The dressing was also very runny.


James Kasembe
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This salad was not worth the effort. The chicken was tough and the vegetables were soggy. The dressing was also too sweet for my taste.


SANTANAH KOWALCZYK
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This was the most bland chicken salad I have ever had. The chicken was dry and the vegetables were tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Jiren Arabic
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This salad is simply delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are crisp and fresh. The dressing is also perfect, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


Bussiness Ideas
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I've been looking for a healthy and delicious chicken salad recipe, and this one is perfect! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Philak Philak
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Rose Maphanga
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Maureen Agbonhese
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some grilled chicken from the store, and it was just as good as if I had cooked the chicken myself.


Kah mathar Amaazee
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some chopped nuts for extra crunch.


Umar Akif
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This salad is simply delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are crisp and fresh. The dressing is also perfect, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


Santiece Diley
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I've been looking for a healthy and delicious chicken salad recipe, and this one is perfect! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Asad Ali Mughal
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Super Gamer
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe is an exception. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Cabdirizaq Yuusuf
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables, and they love the chicken too.


Md Mishuk
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken from the store, and it was just as good as if I had cooked the chicken myself.


Md kamal Amin
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were fresh and flavorful. The dressing was also light and tangy, which really made the salad pop.


Shyam Ram
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used grilled chicken instead of roasted, and it was still delicious. I also added some avocado for extra creaminess.


Raphael Ajim
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. The dressing was also delicious and light, which really brought the whole dish together.


Asif Shareef
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This salad was a hit with my family! It was so refreshing and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.