Warm Chicken and Chorizo Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Chicken and Chorizo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 mild or spicy chorizo sausages, about 4 ounces., cut crosswise into coin-shaped slices, or a 6 ounce piece, cut into chunks; 12-16 baby zucchini, halved lengthwise, about 10 oz.; 1 lb. boneless, skinless, cooked or smoked chicken, cut or pulled into long strips; 4 cups loosely packed mixed red and green lettuce leaves; 1/2 bunch arugula or watercress; 16-20 black olives, about 3 ounces; sprigs of cilantro or flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; kosher salt or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 mild or spicy chorizo sausages, about 4 ounces., cut crosswise into coin-shaped slices, or a 6 ounce piece, cut into chunks
12-16 baby zucchini, halved lengthwise, about 10 oz.
1 lb. boneless, skinless, cooked or smoked chicken, cut or pulled into long strips
4 cups loosely packed mixed red and green lettuce leaves
1/2 bunch arugula or watercress
16-20 black olives, about 3 ounces
sprigs of cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
kosher salt or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat a nonstick skillet or stove-top grill pan, add the chorizo slices or chunks, and saute gently on all sides until the juices run and the edges are slightly crisp.
2
Set aside.
3
Mix the vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl or pitcher.
4
Use some of the mixture to brush the zucchini halves, then add them to the still-hot pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until hot and golden.
5
Put the chicken into a large salad bowl and add the lettuce leaves and olives.
6
Drizzle over the remaining vinaigrette, then add the chorizo and its juices, and the cilantro or parsley.
7
Toss well, then serve immediately with garlic bread, toasted ciabatta, or warmed focaccia.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 mild or spicy chorizo sausages, about 4 ounces., cut crosswise into coin-shaped slices, or a 6 ounce piece, cut into chunks, 12-16 baby zucchini, halved lengthwise, about 10 oz., 1 lb. boneless, skinless, cooked or smoked chicken, cut or pulled into long strips, 4 cups loosely packed mixed red and green lettuce leaves, and more.

Yes, Warm Chicken and Chorizo 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.

Warm Chicken and Chorizo Salad

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