Rustic Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Rustic Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, quartered; 2 celery ribs, with leaves; 2 carrots, peeled and halved; 6 parsley sprigs and 2 bay leaves; Salt, to taste; 4 peppercorns; 8 boneless chicken-breast halves, 6 ounces each; 2 medium-sized fennel bulbs, cored (ferns reserved and chopped); 1/2 pounds tender green beans (stem ends trimmed), blanched; 3 cups ripe cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved; 3 tablespoons large capers, drained; 1 cup black olives (Nicoise or Gaeta); 1/2 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3/4 cup Sunshine Vinaigrette

Servings: persons

1 onion, quartered
2 celery ribs, with leaves
2 carrots, peeled and halved
6 parsley sprigs and 2 bay leaves
Salt, to taste
4 peppercorns
8 boneless chicken-breast halves, 6 ounces each
2 medium-sized fennel bulbs, cored (ferns reserved and chopped)
1/2 pounds tender green beans (stem ends trimmed), blanched
3 cups ripe cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons large capers, drained
1 cup black olives (Nicoise or Gaeta)
1/2 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup Sunshine Vinaigrette

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Place 4 quarts of water in a large pot.
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Add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add the chicken; return to a boil.
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Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
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Remove from the liquid and cool to room temperature.
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Remove the skin.
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Shred the chicken into large pieces.
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Place in a large bowl.
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Trim the fennel bulbs and slice lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch wide.
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Add to chicken with the green beans, tomatoes, capers, olives, parley, and chopped fennel ferns.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Shortly before serving, toss with the vinaigrette to prevent the greens from discoloring.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, quartered, 2 celery ribs, with leaves, 2 carrots, peeled and halved, 6 parsley sprigs and 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Rustic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rustic Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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