Southern Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad - Salad

Buttermilk lends the dressing a distinctive flavor, and grapes and cashews lend it richness. I have found that it works best if I add the dressing all at once, but if there is any left over, pass it around to people separately.

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Southern Chicken Salad

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons buttermilk

¼ cup minced green onions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breasts

1 cup dry white wine

1 sprig fresh dill weed

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 ½ cups seedless grapes

1 cup thinly sliced celery

8 leaves red leaf lettuce - rinsed

½ cup chopped salted cashews

5 sprigs fresh dill weed

for garnish

Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

TO MAKE DRESSING: Whisk the mayonnaise green onions buttermilk dill and ground black pepper in a small bowl to blend (can be made 1 day ahead). Cover and chill.

Step 2

TO MAKE SALAD: Arrange the chicken in a heavy medium size skillet. Add the wine dill and ground black pepper. Season with salt. If necessary add water to cover the chicken. Simmer over medium low heat until chicken is just cooked through turning once (about 11 minutes). Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool.

Step 3

Cut chicken into 1/2 inch pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add the grapes and the celery and mix in the dressing to thoroughly coat the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to develop the flavors. (Can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead).

Step 4

Arrange the lettuce leaves on plates mound on the salad and sprinkle with nuts. Garnish with fresh dill and serve.

Nutritional Information

Southern Chicken Salad

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 530.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.6g 61%

Carbohydrates: 21.6g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 13.1g

Fat: 31.8g 49%

Saturated Fat: 5.4g 27%

Cholesterol: 76.8mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 2069.3IU 41%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.5mg 150%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 61%

Vitamin C: 16.4mg 27%

Folate: 48.5mcg 12%

Calcium: 78.6mg 8%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 97mg 35%

Potassium: 722mg 20%

Sodium: 388.5mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 285.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.