Chicken Salad with Hint of Raspberry & Lavender Vinaigrette

"Years ago, I copied this out of a cookbook I had borrowed from the library called "The New Carry-Out Cuisine" and recently found it again. "Herbes de Provence" is a French herbal blend that contains lavender. If you like a little extra crunch, you may add some homemade croutons or sunflower seeds or sliced almonds as an additional garnish. I poach the chicken the evening before and let them chill overnight. You can use leftover roasted chicken or turkey if you prefer - just make sure you have enough to equal about 3/4 cup meat per serving. Prep time assumes you are starting with already cooked & chilled poultry. Cook time is actually chilling time."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Slice each chicken breast half into thin strips or cut into bite-sized chunks.
  • Combine chicken with peppers and onions.
  • Mix together dressing ingredients, adding salt& pepper to taste.
  • If you like more sweetness, add a little extra jam.
  • Pour only some of the dressing over the chicken mixture- go very lightly.
  • Toss chicken mixture to combine- it should be wet enough to your liking, but not drenched and pop in the fridge to chill about 15 minutes.
  • (If you prefer, you may chill this for up to 1 hour before serving.).
  • Line a large salad bowl,platter, or 6 small serving plates with an attractive mixture of salad greens and set aside.
  • Place dressed chicken salad on top of lettuce.
  • Allow guests to drizzle additional dressing atop each portion or drizzle some over the whole salad just before serving.
  • You may have extra dressing left over or you may need to make extra- if really depends on how much dressing you prefer.
  • Garnish salad with a few fresh raspberries per serving.
  • If desired, add a crunchy garnish as well (I like homemade croutons).

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  1. I`m a salad lover and this is a good one! I didn`t have raspberries so I used blueberries. A really nice twist! And I used first press olive oil. Didn`t have walnut oil.I did poach the chicken but will keep in mind next I have left over chicken To make this recipe. Thanks Heather!
     
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