Smoked Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Smoked Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 large shallot, peeled and minced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons walnut oil; 1/2 teaspoon canola oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 8 cups torn chicory leaves; 2 warm smoked chicken breasts (see recipe), cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 2 Bosc pears, halved, cored and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into fine julienne

Servings: persons

1/2 large shallot, peeled and minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
8 cups torn chicory leaves
2 warm smoked chicken breasts (see recipe), cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick strips
2 Bosc pears, halved, cored and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into fine julienne

1
Combine the shallot and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Simmer until reduced by a third, about 3 minutes.
3
Whisk in the walnut oil, canola oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
4
Place the chicory in a large bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons of the dressing.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Divide among 4 plates.
7
Arrange the chicken and pears over the chicory.
8
Scatter the walnuts on top and place the carrots in a mound in the center of each plate.
9
Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 large shallot, peeled and minced, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons walnut oil, 1/2 teaspoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Smoked 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.

Smoked Chicken Salad

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