Chicken Salad With Apple Pomegranate And Beet Food

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLE, POMEGRANATE, AND BEET

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine chicken and enough water to cover by 1 inch; season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high, then reduce heat to a low simmer and cook chicken until cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove skin and bones and thinly slice.
• Meanwhile, whisk together orange zest and juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange beets on a large platter. Top with greens, chicken, apples, and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with orange dressing.

BEET AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the apple, celery and shallots in a bowl with the lemon juice.
• Peel the beet, then slice into matchsticks and add to the bowl. Toss in the sugar, walnuts and olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes if time allows, then serve on a bed of the sliced endive.

CHICKEN AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven (do not flip the chicken); roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees F, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup vegetable oil, whisking until emulsified.
• Remove the chicken from the bone; slice. Thinly slice the apples and add to the dressing along with the walnuts, escarole and endive; season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad and top with the chicken and cheese. Serve with bread.

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine chicken, celery, apple, grapes, and pecans in a large bowl.
• Combine mayonnaise, Thousand Island Dressing, onion, ginger, curry powder, and dry mustard in a small bowl. Whisk together and pour dressing over salad ingredients. Mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

APPLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Place lettuce leaf on a serving plate and top with the chilled chicken salad.

BEET AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the beets, whole, for about 20-25 minutes. Rinse under running water as you rub off their skins. Cut them julienne style while they are still warm. Marinate them in vinegar, garlic and honey. Let stand 30 minutes. During this time cut the pomegranate open and remove the seeds. When the beets are done marinating, drain most of the liquid reserving 1/2 cup. Mix together the 1/2 cup marinating liquid, mayonnaise, beets, pomegranates, onion and dill. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

APPLE BEET SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Gently fold in apples and beets. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and top with chopped egg.

CHICKEN, BEETS, APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Grill chicken breast from frozen, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cool and slice each breast into 4 or 5 slices.
• Wash beets and wrap in heavy-duty aluminum foil, Bake on cookie sheets at 350 for 45 minutes or until done.
• Peel beets, cut julienne.
• Mix vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt and pepper.
• Gradually whisk in olive and walnut oil until blended.
• Arrange endive and radicchio on individual plates, top with chicken slices, apple slices and beet slices.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Drizzle evenly with dressing.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add mayo mixture; mix lightly.

BEET SALAD WITH APPLE AND TOFU

Steps:

• Place beets into a large pot, cover with cold, lightly salted water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until beets are soft and can easily be pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Peel and cut into cubes.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir smoked tofu until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Combine tofu, beets, and apple in a bowl.
• Mix yogurt, horseradish, and maple syrup in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour over salad and mix well. Let stand until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.