CHICKEN SALAD IN A CREAMY CHIVE AND LOVAGE DRESSING
I love my lovage! Moreover, this is a delectable way to use up cold cooked chicken with this wonderful old-fashioned herb! This salad would be perfect for a light luncheon dish or an elegant dinner party starter. I have also made this to take on picnics with great success. Lovage is one of my favourite herbs and I have been growing it for the last 20 years in my herb garden. It is only now regaining its popularity - however, it was a much-used herb in medieval times, and later on, it was often used as a salt substitute. The leaves have a slightly salty, savoury celery-like flavour and are very pungent, so they mused be used carefully in cooking. Anything more than 2 tablespoons of chopped lovage in this dressing will totally overpower all the other flavours - I know this to my cost! An obscure little-known fact! Culinary celery salt and celery seeds are nearly always made with ground lovage seeds, as lovage seeds have a more distinct celery flavour than celery seeds! I am a mine of useful or useless information!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dressing: Chop the shallots, place in a pan with white wine & boil to reduce liquid by two thirds. Add the cream and bring back to the boil. then & pour into a clean container. Add the chives, lovage and lemon juice and set aside.
- When the dressing is cool, gently mix it with the crème fraiche. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste.
- Place the chopped chicken pieces in a bowl and add the creamy lovage dressing, mixing well, Serve on a bed of lettuce with a few chives, chive flowers and some chopped lovage leaves as a garnish - some crusty French bread would also be a wonderful accompaniment!
- For picnics: Put the chicken and lovage salad into a sealed container and keep in the fridge until you need to pack your hamper. Pack your lettuce and garnishes separately and garnish the salad it when you have arrived at your picnic spot. Serve as a sandwich filling or with crusty bread - don't forget to pack your knives and forks!
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[email protected]I thought this chicken salad was just okay. The dressing was a little too creamy for my taste and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Shahid Lahori
[email protected]This chicken salad is delicious! I love the creamy chive and lovage dressing. It's so flavorful and really brings out the taste of the chicken. I also love the addition of the celery and grapes, which add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad. I w
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[email protected]I made this chicken salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the herbs, which give the salad a really nice fresh flavor.
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[email protected]This chicken salad is the best I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the celery and grapes, which add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad. I will definitely be ma
Anthony McIntosh
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken salad and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salad was delicious. I especially liked the creamy chive and lovage dressing.
Shamali Khan
[email protected]I thought this chicken salad was just okay. The dressing was a little too creamy for my taste and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Orlis Jose Rosales
[email protected]This chicken salad is delicious! I love the creamy chive and lovage dressing. It's so flavorful and really brings out the taste of the chicken. I also love the addition of the celery and grapes, which add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad. I w
Davids Game World
[email protected]I made this chicken salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the herbs, which give the salad a really nice fresh flavor.
Ekene Israel
[email protected]This chicken salad is the best I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the celery and grapes, which add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad. I will definitely be ma
Kutasha Kangale
[email protected]I thought this chicken salad was just okay. The dressing was a little too creamy for my taste and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Brian Majolo
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken salad and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salad was delicious. I especially liked the creamy chive and lovage dressing.
Tobz Ams
[email protected]I've made this chicken salad recipe several times and it's always a hit! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the herbs, which give the salad a really nice fresh flavor.
Sabit Khan
[email protected]This chicken salad is amazing! The creamy chive and lovage dressing is so flavorful and really brings out the taste of the chicken. I also love the addition of the celery and grapes, which add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad. I will definite