Chopped Chicken Salad
Chopped Chicken Salad (59)
Perfect on a hot summer day or for those days you just don't want to cook, this chopped chicken salad is packed with flavor and texture. Serve by itself or chilled over a bed of fresh greens.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Salad:
- 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup raw, organic apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 to 6 drops stevia liquid concentrate
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)*
A natural, gluten-free carbohydrate commonly used as a thickener, xanthan gum is available in health food stores or online.
Directions:
- Place all of the vinaigrette ingredients, except the xanthan gum, in a small bowl and whisk together until well blended. Slowly add the xanthan gum, if using, while stirring constantly. Set aside.
- Place the chicken, onion, celery, bell pepper and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss the ingredients together well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the salad to marinate.
- Serve chilled over a bed of mixed field greens if desired.
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