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Mediterranean chicken salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Mediterranean chicken salad is a delicious recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 1 hour, 15 minutes of prep time and about 0 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 15 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 3 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 3
Preparation Time 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
Cook Time 0 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup chicken, cooked and chopped

  • 1/3 cup fennel, diced

  • 3 tablespoons sweet onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

  • 2 tablespoons raisins

  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

  • Kosher salt to taste

  • Black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Make a garlic paste by mashing the garlic with a pinch of Kosher salt.

  • Combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, and cayenne in a bowl to make dressing.

  • In a separate bowl, mix the chicken, fennel, onion, pine nuts, raisins, and parsley.

  • Add the dressing to the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Add salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.

  • Refrigerate for at least one hour prior to serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 340 cal

  • Total fat: 28g

  • Saturated fat: 6g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 10g

  • Cholesterol: 60mg

  • Sodium: 580mg

  • Potassium: 280mg

  • Carbohydrate: 8g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 16g