CHICKEN SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE-LIME DRESSING

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Feel free to use arugula in place of watercress, or shrimp instead of chicken in this bright Chicken Salad. The pineapple-lime dressing is also great spooned over grilled fish or chicken, or simply stirred into rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice (from 1 lime)
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
3/4 to 1 teaspoon minced habanero or jalapeno chile, stemmed and seeded
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped pineapple
1 bunch (3/4 pound) watercress, thick ends trimmed
5 ounces baby spinach
1/3 cup toasted cashews, chopped
3/4 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lime zest and juice, shallot, honey, and chile. Add oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper and stir in pineapple. Add watercress, spinach, cashews, and chicken; toss until greens are coated with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g

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