Stetson Chopped Salad Recipe

Name: Stetson Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked couscous (from 2 cups uncooked) or 4 cups quinoa (from 2 cups uncooked); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts or 2 cups smoked salmon; 2 cups roasted dried corn kernels (such as JustCorn); 1 cup grated asiago cheese; 1 cup pepitas (salted roasted pumpkin seeds); 1 cup dried currant; 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes; 2 cups chopped spinach or 2 cups arugula; Dressing; 2 small shallots, diced; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; Easy Aioli (use 1 cup); 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Pesto (use 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked couscous (from 2 cups uncooked) or 4 cups quinoa (from 2 cups uncooked)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts or 2 cups smoked salmon
2 cups roasted dried corn kernels (such as JustCorn)
1 cup grated asiago cheese
1 cup pepitas (salted roasted pumpkin seeds)
1 cup dried currant
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped spinach or 2 cups arugula
Dressing
2 small shallots, diced
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Easy Aioli (use 1 cup)
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pesto (use 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Make a bed of couscous/quinoa on a large round shallow serving plate. In a wedge shape arrange the chicken, corn, cheese, pumpkin seeds, currants, tomatoes, and spinach on top of the couscous/quino. Alternatively the ingredients can be arranged in strips in individual salad bowls.
2
To make the dressing: in a medium bowl, combine the shallots, buttermilk, 1 cup aioli, 1/2 cup pesto, lemon juice, and pepper. You will have approximately 3 cups.
3
Serve the dressing in a pitcher for your guests to drizzle on their salad. Reserve the remaining dressing in a glass jar, refrigerated, for other salads.
4
Easy Aioli.
5
(makes about 1 cup).
6
Combine the olive oil, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 week.
7
Pesto.
8
(makes about 3/4 cup).
9
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the olive oil, basil, pine nuts, and salt until combines. Refrigerate, covered , for 2 or 3 days.

1558

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked couscous (from 2 cups uncooked) or 4 cups quinoa (from 2 cups uncooked), 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts or 2 cups smoked salmon, 2 cups roasted dried corn kernels (such as JustCorn), 1 cup grated asiago cheese, and more.

Yes, Stetson Chopped 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!

Stetson Chopped Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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