Monday, September 29, 2008

Rotisserie Chicken Salad w/potatoes and spinach

Okay...I may be cheating a bit but I am having a craving for this salad. It is really yummy and so fast and simple to make. Just run to the store the night of and buy the rotisserie chicken that night. Barely no mess for you.

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 1lb rotisserie chicken (can be bought from store cooked and ready the day of)
1 med. sized 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 Parmesan. Feel free to add any of your favorite ingredients you like in salads.

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