This Mediterranean salad features Fresh lemon or lime juice 1/2 sm Head green-leaf lettuce, Extra-virgin olive oil 2 sm Cucumbers, peeled and, Finely chopped fresh basil -thinly sliced, Sugar 2 lg Ripe nectarines. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, sweet, indulgent flavor. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Poached Chicken Salad With Basil Vinaigrette – Country Co
Description
This Mediterranean salad features Fresh lemon or lime juice 1/2 sm Head green-leaf lettuce, Extra-virgin olive oil 2 sm Cucumbers, peeled and, Finely chopped fresh basil -thinly sliced, Sugar 2 lg Ripe nectarines. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, sweet, indulgent flavor. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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breasts Fresh basil sprigs 1.
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Prepare Vinaigrette: In small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, basil, sugar, and salt; set aside.
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In large skillet, place chicken breasts and add 1 inch water; cover and heat just to boiling.
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Turn breasts over; cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes longer or until cooked through.
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Cool in broth until lukewarm-about 10 minutes.
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Remove chicken to a bowl; save broth for another use; tear chicken into wide strips, 3.
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While chicken is still warm, combine it with 1/4 C vinaigrette.
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Set aside to cool to room temperature, no longer than 30 nlinuees.
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Just before serving,
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divide lettuce among 4 chilled plates;
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arrange chicken, cucumbers, nectarines, and cherry tomatoes on lettuce.
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Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over salads.
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Garnish with basil sprigs.
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Country Cooking/Summer/94 Scanned & fixed by Di and Gary
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 142.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.1g24%
- Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1219.7mg51%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.9g
- Protein 0.6g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.