Tuesday March 16 , 2010
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Sonoma Chicken Salad
Created by Ehmer,
Description Substitute apple cider with apple cider vinegar if you need the zing.
Ingredients
At a glance
Serves
6

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tsp apple cider or apple juice
  • 4 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp poppy seeds
  • salt and white pepper to taste

Salad

  • 2½-3 cups diced cooked chicken breast
  • ¾ cup pecan nuts, toasted and chopped
  • 2 cups red seedless grapes
  • 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
Methods/steps

Dressing

  1. Mix all ingredient thoroughly and chill until required.

Salad

  1. In a large bowl, place diced chicken, pecans, grapes and sliced celery.
  2. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat.
  3. Garnish with a few halved red grapes.
Additional Tips
  • Use leftover roast chicken, once cooled.
  • If you don't have leftover chicken, grill 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Let them cool down, then chop.
  • Alternatively, preheat oven to 375°F (160°C). Place 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast in a baking pan with ½ cup water and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from pan, cool down at room temperature for 15 minutes then cover and refrigerate. Dice when ready to make the salad.
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