Arugula-Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Arugula-Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the balsamic-cherry reduction:; 1 C pitted sweet cherries; 1/4 C balsamic vinegar; 3/4 t salt; 1 T olive oil; For the dressing:; 1/4 C lemon juice; 3/4 C extra virgin olive oil; 1 t salt; 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper; For the salad:; 6 heaping C of arugula; 1 1/2 - 2 C cooked chicken breasts, sliced; About 8 oz. brie cheese; 8 crostini; (to make crostini, brush baguette slices with olive oil and bake in a 350 degree oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Servings: persons

For the balsamic-cherry reduction:
1 C pitted sweet cherries
1/4 C balsamic vinegar
3/4 t salt
1 T olive oil
For the dressing:
1/4 C lemon juice
3/4 C extra virgin olive oil
1 t salt
1/2 t freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
6 heaping C of arugula
1 1/2 - 2 C cooked chicken breasts, sliced
About 8 oz. brie cheese
8 crostini
(to make crostini, brush baguette slices with olive oil and bake in a 350 degree oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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1. Combine cherries, balsamic vinegar, salt and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, until the cherries are softened and vinegar is syrupy and sweet. Set aside.
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2. In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
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Toss the salad greens with about 3/4 C of the dressing. (reserve the rest to pass at the table.)
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3. Divide the dressed arugula among four plates.
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Top with slices of chicken.
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Drizzle some of the balsamic-cherry reduction on top of each salad.
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Spread brie on crostini, place 2 crostini on each salad, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the balsamic-cherry reduction:, 1 C pitted sweet cherries, 1/4 C balsamic vinegar, 3/4 t salt, and more.

Yes, Arugula-Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Arugula-Chicken Salad

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