Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Servings
4Serving size
3 cups saladThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers if you wait to add the lettuce, basil, tomatoes, and cheese until just before serving. Keep in the refrigerator for no more than 48 hours.
Ingredients
| 1 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 16 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (sliced into thin strips) |
| 3 tsp. Olive oil (divided) |
| 1 large White onions (thinly sliced )(red onions are best) |
| 1 Large Red bell peppers (sliced into thin strips) |
| 1 large Yellow bell peppers (sliced into thin srips) |
| 1 medium Zucchini (cut into 1/2 inch dice) |
| 1 tsp., leaves Dried tarragon |
| 1/4 cup No salt added vegetable stock |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil (extra virgin is best) |
| 2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar |
| 2 tsp.. Honey |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 12 large Green olives (black olives, cut into quarters) |
| 4 tsp.. Capers |
| 1 15 ounce can Canned no salt added white beans (drained and rinsed) |
| 8 leaves Fresh basil (chiffonade) |
| 8 leaf outer Romaine lettuce (thinly sliced) |
| 8 ounce Grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced in half lengthwise) |
| 2 ounce Fresh mozzarella (cut into 1/2 inch cubes) |
Instructions
Fold together, cover and place in the refrigerator.
Place 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until they are slightly limp. Stir frequently.
Remove to a large bowl.
Return the skillet to the heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Add the peppers and cook for 3 minutes. Stir frequently.
Reduce the heat to medium high and add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
Remove the peppers and zucchini to the bowl with the onions.
Place the bowl in the freezer.
Return the pan to the stove and add 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Add the chicken and garlic mixture.
Cook for two minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the tarragon and cook for 1 minute. Stir frequently.
Add the vegetable stock and salt.
Cook for 4 minutes until most of the liquid has reduced.
Place in a separate bowl and let cool for a few minute and then place in the refrigerator.
Remove the cooked vegetables from the freezer and toss gently.
Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for at least two hours.
Add the cooked chicken, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, hone, salt, pepper, olives, capers and beans to the bowl with the vegetables.
Toss to coat the salad well and then add the romaine, basil, tomatoes and cheese.
Gently fold into the salad.
Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
This recipe is really easy. There are a lot of ingredients but the mise en place takes only a few minutes. All in all the prep and cooking takes about 20 minutes.
While it does take some extra time to chill this recipe is so worth it. It has great Mediterranean flavors and textures.
Don’t feel restricted by the veggies – you can use the equivalent amount of anything you want. If you’re in a rush, using some of the pre-sliced veggies that are in the produce section of grocery stores can be a real time saver.