RUSTIC CHICKEN SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Poultry     Tomato     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Fennel     Summer     Boil     Parade

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, quartered
2 celery ribs, with leaves
2 carrots, peeled and halved
6 parsley sprigs and 2 bay leaves
Salt, to taste
4 peppercorns
8 boneless chicken-breast halves, 6 ounces each
2 medium-sized fennel bulbs, cored (ferns reserved and chopped)
1/2 pounds tender green beans (stem ends trimmed), blanched
3 cups ripe cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons large capers, drained
1 cup black olives (Niçoise or Gaeta)
1/2 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup Sunshine Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • 1. Place 4 quarts of water in a large pot. Add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 2. Add the chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the liquid and cool to room temperature. Remove the skin.
  • 3. Shred the chicken into large pieces. Place in a large bowl.
  • 4. Trim the fennel bulbs and slice lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch wide. Add to chicken with the green beans, tomatoes, capers, olives, parley, and chopped fennel ferns.
  • 5. Season with salt and pepper. Shortly before serving, toss with the vinaigrette to prevent the greens from discoloring.

Hlumelo Hope Botha
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I made this chicken salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Che Maurice Bharath
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This is the best chicken salad recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of chicken, grapes, celery, and walnuts. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Yukolratana Jaivanich
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually serve it on croissants, but it would also be good on bread or crackers.


Hadi Shah
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This chicken salad is amazing! It's the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, grapes, celery, and walnuts. I will definitely be making this again.


Adaugo Ngama
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of chicken, grapes, celery, and walnuts. I will definitely be making this again.


Georgia Fortner
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This is my go-to chicken salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of chicken, grapes, celery, and walnuts. It's the perfect summer dish.


Lovely Rahman456
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I made this chicken salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Dhormo Roy
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This is the best chicken salad recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of chicken, grapes, celery, and walnuts. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Kerou Realy
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually serve it on croissants, but it would also be good on bread or crackers.


Abby Mmari
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This chicken salad is delicious! It's the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, grapes, celery, and walnuts. I will definitely be making this again.


Ariyan Ahmed Araf
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of chicken, grapes, celery, and walnuts. I will definitely be making this again.


Kidus Mengistu
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This chicken salad is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


shakil sheikh
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I was looking for a new chicken salad recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so simple to make and it turned out perfect. I used a rotisserie chicken and it was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Yousuf Raj
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This is the best chicken salad I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of chicken, grapes, celery, and walnuts. I will definitely be making this again.


SELF CONFIDENCE
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I've made this salad twice now and it's been a hit both times. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually serve it on croissants, but it would also be good on bread or crackers.


Lisa Sebiloane
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This chicken salad is a real winner! It's packed with flavor and has a great texture. I especially love the addition of the grapes and walnuts. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.