Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil; 2 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 c. pitted green olives, roughly chopped; 1/4 c. roasted almonds, chopped; 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; poached

Try it on a fresh, crispy baguette.

By Country Living Test KitchenPublished: Jan 22, 2020

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BRIAN WOODCOCK

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

35 mins

Green olives and parsley give this version a fresh update. Try it on a baguette.

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; poached

Directions

For poached chicken:
1. Step 1Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water; bring to boil. Add 1 tsp. kosher salt and chicken breasts. Reduce heat and simmer until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cool completely. Shred or chop into pieces.
For salad:
1. Step 1Whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add scallions, parsley, olives, almonds, and chicken; toss to combine.