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Use any cooked or roasted breasts, but not strongly seasoned ones.
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I poached mine in chicken broth.
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Make the vinaigrettes first, which will take you only minutes.
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Can be made the day before.
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Whisk ingredients for Vinaigrette 1 in a mixing bowl, cover, and leave.
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Can be left at room temperature.
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Whisk the ingredients for Vinaigrette 2 in the same way, but beat a little longer to help sugar dissolve.
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You could also do this in a blender although the quantity is small.
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To serve:.
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Arrange a small heap of mixed lettuces, torn up if necessary, on each of 4 large plates.
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Cut the chicken breasts in thick slices against the grain, and arrange a cut breast neatly on each heap of lettuce.
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Sprinkle equal quantities (about 2 teaspoons each) of capers over each breast.
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Clean, peel, and then slice the onion thinly.
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Cut onion rounds again, to form half moons.
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Arrange some over each chicken portion.
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Arrange the pecans on the salads.
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(I first roasted them in a hot pan to crisp them).
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Cut each grape tomato in half (if large, not if very small) and prepare the mozzarella.
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Toss the tomatoes and mozzarella balls (or cubes) in a bowl with enough of Vinaigrette 2 (the basil vinaigrette!
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Arrange these tossed tomatoes and mozzarella next to, but slightly separate from, the chicken salad.
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Finally, drizzle enough Vinaigrette 1 over the chicken stacks, making sure it penetrates to the lettuce below.
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You will have vinaigrettes left over.
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Keep it or put in a small jug on the table, but add more of the basil dressing (V. 2) to the cheese and tomatoes on each plate before serving, using a teaspoon to distribute.
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Serve as suggested in intro.
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Put a little container of flaky sea salt like Maldon on the table, with breads and wine.
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*COOK'S NOTE: I made Vinaigrette no 1 with 2 tablespoons maple syrup, but suggested less syrup here for the average taste.
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If your maple syrup is the real thing and quite thin, you might want to use my original 2 tablespoons.
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It is SUPPOSED to be slightly sweet, to contrast with the relative sharpness of the basil one.
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Use your judgment.
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It's also an amazing discovery: it does not separate at all, and would be absolutely great with cold roast pork as well.
