CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD WITH FLAXSEED-OIL DRESSING

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Flaxseed oil is high in heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Better yet, its rich, nutty taste brings out the sweet, tart flavor of the apples and cranberries in this twist on a traditional Waldorf salad with Flaxseed-Oil Dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Coarse salt and pepper, to taste
2 Granny Smith apples (1 pound total), cored and cut into 1/4-inch wedges
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
3 cups thickly shredded (12 ounces) skinless rotisserie chicken (from a small rotisserie chicken)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast walnuts until crisp and fragrant, about 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, chop coarsely; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, flaxseed oil, vinegar, honey, and 2 tablespoons water; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add apples, dried cranberries, celery, onion, and chicken; toss to combine. Divide among 4 plates; top with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 g, Fat 31 g, Protein 33 g

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