Walnut Chicken Salad with Green Apple Vinaigrette

By á-28745

yield: Makes 2 servings

active time: 25 min

total time: 25 min

Although this main-course salad sounds suspiciously Waldorfesque—it includes walnuts, celery, and apple—the fresh vinaigrette gives it a modern flair... more ›


Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Walnut-Chicken-Salad-with-Green-Apple-Vinaigrette-354174#ixzz2LXqnASYO

Ingredients

• 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mild honey
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup finely diced Granny Smith apple
• 1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce (1/4 pound), leaves separated and left whole
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved if desired
• 1/2 cup walnuts (4 ounces), toasted
• 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
• Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Walnut-Chicken-Salad-with-Green-Apple-Vinaigrette-354174#ixzz2LXqy98XX

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 2 inches of water with 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Add chicken and poach at a bare simmer, partially covered, until just cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes.

While chicken poaches, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl until honey and salt have dissolved. Whisk in shallot and oil, then whisk in apple.

Divide lettuce, grapes, walnuts, and celery between 2 plates and drizzle with half of vinaigrette. Slice chicken and put on top of salads, then drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.


Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Walnut-Chicken-Salad-with-Green-Apple-Vinaigrette-354174#ixzz2LXr3fkR8


EXCELLENT


NOTE: MAKE 2 servings of the salad dressing for two people, also can use rotesterie chicken