Rustic Chicken Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Mix chicken, apple, raisins, celery, pecans, yogurt, and relish together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn chicken over to coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F); cut into strips.
• Place salad greens on platter; top with beans, tomatoes and chicken. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and onions.

Steps:

• Put chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing. Turn bag over to coat chicken. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side until cooked through; cut chicken into strips. Discard marinade.
• Place salad greens on serving platter; top with the beans, tomatoes, and chicken. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup dressing; sprinkle with cheese and onions.

Steps:

• 1. Place 4 quarts of water in a large pot. Add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes.
• 2. Add the chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the liquid and cool to room temperature. Remove the skin.
• 3. Shred the chicken into large pieces. Place in a large bowl.
• 4. Trim the fennel bulbs and slice lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch wide. Add to chicken with the green beans, tomatoes, capers, olives, parley, and chopped fennel ferns.
• 5. Season with salt and pepper. Shortly before serving, toss with the vinaigrette to prevent the greens from discoloring.