Chicken Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
| July 27, 2016Strawberry vinaigrette and mandarin orange segments combine with savory chicken scallions and salted peanuts for an original satisfying flavor. Liven up your menu with this delectable salad as a gorgeous side or light yet filling main.
INGREDIENTS
YIELDS 3-4 MAIN DISH SERVINGS or 6 SALAD SERVINGS
SALAD
- ¾ pkg (3 cups) shredded lettuce
- 1½ cups cubed cooked (leftover) chicken
- ½ small can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 scallion sliced
- generous handful toasted salted peanuts or almonds chopped
STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE
- 2 cups (8 oz/225 g) frozen unsweetened strawberries defrosted
- 1½–2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 1½ tsp olive oil
- pinch or 2 of poppy seeds
PREPARATION
For the vinaigrette place the strawberries in the food processor with the knife attachment (they shrink after defrosting). Add lemon juice and sugar and process until smooth. Continue processing and gradually add the vinegar and oil; process until thickened about 2 minutes. Stir in poppy seeds at the end.
In a large bowl combine the lettuce chicken oranges celery and scallion. Stir together. Pour dressing over salad right before serving and toss to coat. Use as much dressing as desired.
Leftover dressing can be refrigerated for a few days. Top with salted peanuts or almonds. Serve immediately.
Tip Feel free to experiment and use this awesome vinaigrette on any fruit or vegetable salad.
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