ISO Strawberry Chicken Salad Recipe

[JennyLiz]

Help! I'm trying to find a wonderful CL salad recipe that called for strawberries and pre-cooked roasted chicken. I thought it was in one of the spring 2000 issues, but I've searched the index and can't find it. TIA JennyLiz

[Peggy]

JennyLiz,

I hope this is the one you are looking for. It is from the May 2001 issue.

Peggy


Chicken and Strawberries over Mixed Greens

2 cups chopped roasted skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 2 breast halves)
2 cups quartered small strawberries (about 1 pint)
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups gourmet salad greens

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine sesame seeds and next 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Pour over chicken mixture; toss well to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour. Serve over salad greens. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 1 cup greens).

[JennyLiz]

Peggy- That's the one! I guess I was a year off in my search. Have you tried it? I made it all the time last spring and always received rave reviews. Can't wait to make it again! Thanks!!! JennyLiz

[Peggy]

Yes, we have made it and were very happy with the outcome. I made it for dinner last summer when the weather was too hot to heat up the kitchen. Very refreshing and satisfying summer salad!

Peggy