Chicken Cauliflower Salad For A Crowd Food

ROASTED CHICKEN AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Line a large baking sheet with foil; grease well and set aside. Whisk the vinegar with the mustard, honey, 1 tsp (5 mL) salt and the pepper. Slowly drizzle in the oil, while whisking constantly, until mixture comes together. Measure out ¼ cup (60 mL) and set aside. Stir the garlic into the remaining mixture.
• Toss the chicken with 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of the garlic mixture. Season all over with remaining salt; arrange on the prepared pan. Toss the cauliflower with the remaining garlic mixture. Spread in a single layer on the same pan next to the chicken.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) when inserted into the centre of the largest chicken breast. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and tent with foil. Sprinkle beans and Parmesan over cauliflower. Roast for an additional 10 minutes or until browned; cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice each chicken breast; set aside. Toss cauliflower mixture with spinach, red pepper, red onion and reserved dressing. Divide salad evenly between 4 dinner plates. Top with sliced chicken. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI SALAD FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce together in a bowl.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Crumble.
• Combine crumbled bacon, broccoli, trail mix, and red onion together in a large serving bowl. Add dressing and toss thoroughly.

CHICKEN SALAD FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Boil the chicken breasts until no longer pink. Cool completely and cube or shred.
• Peel and mince onion. Can use small to medium size.
• Clean and thinly slice celery.
• Combine mayonnaise, half and half, white pepper and Beau Monde. NOTE: *I add enough Beau Monde to see scant color in the mayonnaise, chill and let rest while the chicken is cooling. This will allow the flavors to blend.
• Combine all ingredients with the chicken and cover and refrigerate over night.
• Next Morning:.
• Taste test for additional Beau Monde.
• Add more half & half or milk to thin and make creamier if desired.
• OPTIONAL: Finely shred iceberg lettuce and add to the chicken mixture. This stretches the amount of chicken salad and makes it lighter in texture.