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Chicken Salad

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This hearty American-style salad combines warm boiled potatoes with a complex spice rub featuring cumin, paprika, and curry. Anchored by crisp bacon and onions, the dish is tossed in a warm, tangy vinegar and stock dressing thickened with egg yolk. It offers a comforting texture with deep, savory flavors, perfect for potlucks or as a substantial side dish.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 228
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This hearty American-style salad combines warm boiled potatoes with a complex spice rub featuring cumin, paprika, and curry. Anchored by crisp bacon and onions, the dish is tossed in a warm, tangy vinegar and stock dressing thickened with egg yolk. It offers a comforting texture with deep, savory flavors, perfect for potlucks or as a substantial side dish.
Ingredients
  • pepper
  • chicken bouillon powder
  • onion salt
  • onion powder
  • garlic salt
  • cumin powder
  • dry marjoram leaves
  • minced parsley
  • paprika
  • curry powder
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • potatoes (3 medium)
  • bacon, diced
  • onion, diced
  • vinegar
  • stock or bouillon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • sugar
  • beaten
Directions
  1. 1
    Scrub potatoes and boil in their jackets until tender.
  2. 2
    Drain potatoes, let cool, then peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3
    In a hot pan, cook diced bacon until crisp.
  4. 4
    Add diced onion to the bacon fat and cook until transparent.
  5. 5
    In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, stock, salt, pepper, sugar, and all dry spices (cumin, paprika, curry, etc.).
  6. 6
    Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat and quickly stir in the beaten egg yolk to thicken the dressing.
  8. 8
    Pour the warm dressing over the potatoes.
  9. 9
    Fold in the bacon and onions.
  10. 10
    Toss gently to coat evenly and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 228kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 4188mg175%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 3g
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, salad, potato, bacon, vinegar, spice, american, picnic, side dish, hearty, potluck, comfort food, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, curry, egg yolk, dressing
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