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RUSTIC CHICKEN SALAD



Rustic Chicken Salad image

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.

RUSTIC CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Spring mix greens are topped with vegetables, marinated chicken and crumbled Italian cheese in this hearty entrée salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 56m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 2-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 cups spring mix salad greens
3/4 lb. fresh green beans, blanched
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup KRAFT Natural Italian* Cheese Crumbles
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn chicken over to coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F); cut into strips.
  • Place salad greens on platter; top with beans, tomatoes and chicken. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 34 g

RUSTIC CHICKEN BREAD SALAD



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Make and share this Rustic Chicken Bread Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tootalltygerlily

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups bite-sized cubes of hearty bread
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 large plum tomatoes
1/2 small red onion
1/2 cup small black olives
10 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 -3 cups cold chicken, shredded or diced
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 5 minutes; stir.
  • Continue baking 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted.
  • Cool.
  • Whisk vinegar with garlic, salt and pepper, then add olive oil.
  • Core tomatoes; cut lengthwise down the centre into bite-sized wedges.
  • Place in a large salad bowl suitable for tossing.
  • Cut red onion into rings and add to tomatoes along with olives and basil.
  • Whisk dressing; pour over tomato mixture.
  • Stir gently from bottom until well mixed.
  • Leave at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
  • When read to serve, add cooled bread cubes and chicken to tomato mixture; gently toss.
  • Serve right away garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 991.3, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 9.9

RUSTIC CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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From Kraft Food and Family. I haven't made this yet, but it sounds like a wonderful summer main dish salad! Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 56m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing, divided
6 cups mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
2 cups fresh green beans, blanched (about 3/4 lb.)
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup Italian cheese (Italian-style cheese crumbles)
1/4 cup sliced green onion (about 3 medium)

Steps:

  • Put chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing. Turn bag over to coat chicken. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side until cooked through; cut chicken into strips. Discard marinade.
  • Place salad greens on serving platter; top with the beans, tomatoes, and chicken. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup dressing; sprinkle with cheese and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 581.9, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 28.7

RUSTIC CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



Rustic Chicken Salad with Spring Vegetables image

Spring mix greens are topped with vegetables, marinated chicken and crumbled Italian cheese in this hearty entrée salad.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 cups spring mix salad greens
3/4 lb. fresh green beans, blanched
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup KRAFT Natural Italian* Cheese Crumbles
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn chicken over to coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F); cut into strips.
  • Place salad greens on platter; top with beans, tomatoes and chicken. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and onions.

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