Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Chicken Salad w/ potatoes and spinach

I got this receipe from Real Simple and tried it. I changed a few things from the orginal receipe. It is very tasty and great with crunchy bread.

1 lb new potatoes
Kosher Salt and Pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tblp. white wine vinegar
1 tblp. dijon mustard
1 2lb rotisserie chicken (can be bought from store cooked and ready the day of)
1 small container full of fresh spinach (I get it from the salad bar)
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil leaves (you can use tarragon if you prefer)
1 cup parmesan cheese (shaved/grated)
1 tblp. fresh minced garlic

Place potatoes in large pot and cover with water. Bring to boil. Add 1 1/2 tblp. salt, reduce heat, and simmer until tender. Takes about 12-15 mins. Drain, run under cool water and slice.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 tesp. salt, 1/2 tesp. pepper, and garlic. Using fork shred the chicken, discarding bones and skin.

Combine chicken, spinach, basil, and potatoes. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with parmessan. Feel free to add any of your favorite ingredients you like in salads.

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