Chicken Salad California Style

Chicken Salad California Style

Courtesy of California Dried Plum Board 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time
Ingredients
Salad:
4 c. (4 small heads) Belgian endive leaves
4 c. watercress leaves
2 c. shredded poached or roasted chicken breast
1 c. pitted California Dried Plums
1/2 c. (4 oz.) crumbled blue cheese

Vinaigrette:
1/4 c. olive oil
4 tsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. chopped shallot
1/8 tsp. salt
Pinch black pepper

Directions:

1. In large bowl, toss endive and watercress with 1/4 c. vinaigrette.

2. Mound in salad bowl or on 6 salad plates.

3. In same bowl, toss chicken and dried plums with 2 Tbsp. vinaigrette.

4. Arrange on top of endive mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

To make vinaigrette: whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper.

Nutrition:

Calories: 280; Total Fat: 14g; Cholesterol: 43mg; Total Carbs: 21g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 17g; Sodium: 244mg;