THIN-SLICED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS, CHICKEN, AND BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Thin-Sliced Vegetable Salad with Walnuts, Chicken, and Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
1 bunch arugula, stems trimmed, washed, dried, torn into bite-size pieces
1 small head radicchio, quartered, core removed, thinly sliced
1 small head Boston lettuce, washed, dried, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium fennel bulb, stalk and fronds removed, base trimmed, bulb cut in half lengthwise, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 medium red pepper, cored, seeded, halved crosswise, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
Ground black pepper
1 large endive, leaves separated, washed and dried
Sea salt
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Sea salt

Steps:

Season the chicken with salt; place the broth (or water) and chicken in a small stockpot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook until chicken is just done, about 10 minutes. Remove breasts; cool, shred, and set aside. Reserve broth for future use.
Place basil, vinegar, garlic, oil, and salt to taste in blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss arugula, radicchio, lettuce, fennel, red pepper, onion, walnuts, 1/2 cup salad dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Place three endive leaves in a three-pointed star with tips facing out on four individual dinner plates or wide shallow bowls. Place equal mounds of salad in center. Arrange chicken on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 g, Cholesterol 55 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 30 g