ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Bake     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Mozzarella     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For croutons
4 cups (1/2-inch) cubes Italian bread (from a 1/2-lb crusty round loaf)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
For vinaigrette
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For salad
2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (1/2 lb; from a rotisserie chicken)
1 cup bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls; 6 oz)
2 hearts of romaine (3/4 lb total), torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8-oz) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 cup assorted marinated brine-cured olives (5 oz)

Steps:

  • Make croutons:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss bread cubes with oil and salt in a large shallow baking pan and spread in 1 layer. Bake, turning over once, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack.
  • Make vinaigrette and begin preparing salad while croutons bake:
  • Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in a small bowl until combined. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Toss chicken and bocconcini together with 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a bowl and let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  • Make salad:
  • Toss together romaine, red peppers, olives, chicken and bocconcini mixture, croutons, and remaining vinaigrette in a large bowl until combined.

Shokait Mahar
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Rachel Julies
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Kwagala esther
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and parties.


Saboorali Arain
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out very good. It was bland and watery.


Tam'Ba “Ms.Tam” Rean
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Noor islam official
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was delicious! I can't wait to make it again.


ABhishek shram
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Robin Hood
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


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


Ch Azeem
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Reagan Phillips
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


hamzaa khan
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was perfect! It was easy to transport, and it stayed fresh all day.


Stefany Chirinos
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Akram Abdurazzaq
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for potlucks and parties, and it's always a hit.


Sk Rafi
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the salad turned out great! It was light and refreshing, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful.


Paudyal Aa de tyaa
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This Italian chicken salad was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


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