Arugula Salad With Grilled Chicken And Fennel

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   Tip: Grill extra chicken one night, and then use it cold the next day, or chill a whole barbecued chicken purchased hot from the butcher shop or supermarket.

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   Preheat barbecue until hot, then turn down to low.

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   Keeping white base of fennel intact, remove upper green fronds and discard.

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   Cut in half lengthwise down through base.

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   Brush or lightly spray with 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil.

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   Grill 10 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, or until softened and browned about the edges.

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   Remove from barbecue, cool.

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   Separate like celery from base and thinly slice crosswise; discard base.

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   Whisk remaining olive oil with vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.

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    Use a vegetable peeler to make numerous flakes of cheese.

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    Remove stems from arugula; discard.

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    Wash leaves in several changes of water as arugula tends to be sandy.

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    Dry; place in a large bowl with fennel slices and shredded chicken.

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    When ready to serve, whisk dressing and pour over greens, toss salad.

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    Divide among serving plates; scatter with Romano flakes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.