CHICKEN SALAD WITH PIQUILLO PEPPERS, ALMONDS, AND SPICY GREENS

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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Herb     Mustard     Nut     Onion     Pepper     Dinner     Lunch     Almond     Arugula     Escarole     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes chicken plus 3 tablespoons drippings reserved from Roast Chicken with Spanish Paprika
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
4 piquillo peppers or 1 roasted red bell pepper from jar, well drained, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
6 ounces assorted spicy salad greens (such as watercress, frisée, baby arugula, and hearts of escarole; about 6 packed cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil; season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in large bowl. Warm drippings in microwave just until melted. Drizzle over chicken; toss to coat. Add green onions, 1/3 cup almonds, and peppers and toss. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Let dressing stand at room temperature.
  • Add greens, basil, and dressing to bowl with chicken; toss to coat. Season chicken salad to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons toasted almonds over and serve.

Arsalan Ahmad
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5 stars!


Nadiira Mohamed
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken salad. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.


Mukhtar BinEdris
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet piquillo peppers and crunchy almonds.


Mudassir Mehdi
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I've made this salad several times and it always turns out great. It's a versatile recipe that can be easily adapted to your own taste preferences.


Anika Miller
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Arsalan
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I thought this salad was just the right amount of spicy. It was flavorful without being overwhelming.


Tanvir Ahmad
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Patrice Griffith
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I love the addition of piquillo peppers and almonds to this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Jane dada
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This is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


xxroblox_xx
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


Chaska Carrico
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This chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing dish, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of chicken, piquillo peppers, almonds, and spicy greens is both flavorful and satisfying.