GREGORY COX'S WARM CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD

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Gregory Cox's Warm Chicken And Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Andrew Arons

Categories     dinner, for one, main course

Time 40m

Yield One dinner-sized salad

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon butter or oil, for sauteing
2 shallots, sliced very thin
1/4 cup walnut or grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh chives, marjoram or sage, minced
3 to 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 small new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 small head (three inches) fresh fennel, bulb only, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup haricot verts or American green beans
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 small shiitake mushrooms, caps only, sliced
2 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, red oak, frisee, Boston or bibb lettuce)
1/4 cup lentils, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • To make the salad dressing, heat the butter in a small saute pan until the foam subsides. Add the shallots and saute over a medium flame until they are golden brown. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, vinegar, the chives, marjoram or sage and the shallots. Set aside.
  • Rub the chicken breast with about 1 teaspoon of the salad dressing.
  • Toss the diced potatoes and fennel with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place them with the chicken on a sheet pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, bring a small pot of salted water to the boil. Add the beans to the water and, after it begins to boil again, drain and submerge in cold water. Drain and reserve.
  • In a small saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the shiitakes and saute until golden brown and crunchy. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
  • Slice the chicken into thin strips when it is cool enough to handle. Toss the chicken, mushrooms, lentils, vegetables and greens with the dressing.
  • Serve as a meal with crusty whole-grain bread.

Logan Russell
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I would not recommend this salad.


Rizwan Shahwani
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This salad is a waste of time. It's not worth the effort to make.


Jason Magro
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This salad is not as good as I expected. The flavors are not well-balanced, and the texture is mushy.


Furqan Aslam M. Aslam
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This salad is too heavy on the mayonnaise. I would use less mayonnaise, or substitute a different dressing.


Yas Ghimire
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The chicken in this salad was a bit dry. I would recommend using a different cooking method, or marinating the chicken before cooking.


Ikechukwu Favour
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more seasoning to the chicken, and maybe some chopped nuts or seeds for crunch.


Ladla Jani
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Paisley Whaley
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.


Adekunle Oyindamola
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I love the addition of grapes to this salad. They add a touch of sweetness that really complements the other flavors.


donald Applegarth Jr (Don)
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Mario Zapata
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I've tried many chicken and vegetable salad recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The dressing is perfect, and the chicken is always juicy and tender.


Jamaldeen Solangi
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love that I can make it ahead of time, and it's still just as good the next day.


Beenod Magar
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the combination of chicken and vegetables. It was a great way to get my veggies in.


reyad Hossen
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This salad is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. I love the dressing, too. It's light and tangy, and it really brings all the flavors together.