Best Roast Chicken Salad With Peaches Goat Cheese And Pecans Recipes

Roast Chicken Salad With Peaches, Goat Cheese, and Pecans image

Provided by Abby Girl

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons shallots, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups peaches, peeled & sliced
1/2 cup red onion, sliced vertically
1/4 cup pecans, chopped & toasted
5 ounces gourmet salad greens
2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Combine first 8 ingredients; stir with a whisk.
Combine chicken and remaining ingredients except cheese in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture; toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese.

Chicken Salad With Nectarines and Goat Cheese image

Provided by Ali Slagle

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 to 2 pounds ripe but firm nectarines, pitted and sliced (4 to 6)
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste (from 2 lemons)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup buttermilk, plus more as needed
8 ounces goat cheese, preferably herbed, at room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 to 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from about 1 rotisserie chicken)
1 to 2 cups lightly crushed pita chips
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
8 to 10 ounces salad greens, such as mature spinach, arugula or watercress

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the nectarines, shallot and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, mash together the buttermilk, goat cheese and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and thin with more buttermilk until it's the consistency of a dip. (Both mixtures can be made up to an hour ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before eating.)
When you're ready to eat, add the chicken, pita chips, and olive oil to the nectarines and stir to combine. Add the greens, season them with salt and pepper, and stir once more. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, lemon juice, and oil until flavors are bright and punchy.
Spread the goat cheese cream on plates, then top with the salad (or dot the salad with the goat cheese cream). Serve immediately.