Capon Salad Recipe

Name: Capon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 quarts cold water; 1 bottle dry white wine; 1 head of garlic; 1 large carrot, halved crosswise; 1 celery rib, halved crosswise; 1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley; 1 medium red onion, halved; 1 thyme sprig; One 8-pound capon or 2 halved 4-pound free-range chickens; 1/2 cup pine nuts (2 1/2 ounces); 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal (1 cup); 1/2 cup golden raisins, soaked in sweet wine, such as Vin Santo, and drained; 1/4 cup snipped chives; 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon; 1/3 cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil, preferably from Tuscany; 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

5 quarts cold water
1 bottle dry white wine
1 head of garlic
1 large carrot, halved crosswise
1 celery rib, halved crosswise
1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley
1 medium red onion, halved
1 thyme sprig
One 8-pound capon or 2 halved 4-pound free-range chickens
1/2 cup pine nuts (2 1/2 ounces)
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal (1 cup)
1/2 cup golden raisins, soaked in sweet wine, such as Vin Santo, and drained
1/4 cup snipped chives
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
1/3 cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil, preferably from Tuscany
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a stockpot, combine the water, wine, garlic, carrot, celery, parsley, onion and thyme and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat to moderately low, add the capon, breast side up, and return to a gentle boil.
3
Simmer the capon until just cooked through but still moist, about 45 minutes.
4
Carefully remove the capon from the pot and let cool slightly, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
5
Strain the broth and store it in the refrigerator or freezer for another use.
6
Preheat the oven to 350.
7
Spread the pine nuts in a small baking dish and bake for about 3 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, or until lightly toasted.
8
Let cool.
9
Using your fingers, pull the capon meat into 2-inch pieces; discard the skin and bones.
10
In a large bowl, toss the shredded capon with the pine nuts, scallions, raisins, chives and tarragon.
11
Add the olive oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper and toss the ingredients to combine.
12
Mound the capon salad on plates and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 quarts cold water, 1 bottle dry white wine, 1 head of garlic, 1 large carrot, halved crosswise, and more.

Yes, Capon 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.

Capon Salad

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