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Chicken Salad Caprese Recipe

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This unique, flavorful salad and bread combo will get rave reviews-guaranteed. Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas

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Chicken Salad Caprese Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 5 min.

Yield: 32 Servings

40 5 45

Ingredients

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
TOMATO CROSTINI:
2 French bread baguettes (10-1/2 ounces each)
4 garlic cloves
2 small tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, garlic, salt and pepper; drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Cut baguettes into 1/2-in. slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 2-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut garlic in half lengthwise; rub over bread. Cut tomatoes into quarters; rub over bread. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp. Serve crostini with salad. Yield: 8 cups salad (6-1/2 dozen crostini).

Nutritional Facts 1/4 cup salad with 2 or 3 crostini equals 179 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 316 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Salad Caprese in Taste of Home February/March 2010, p28

Fresh Mozzarella Facts

Compared to the more firm texture of most commercially produced mozzarella, fresh mozzarella is soft and moist. The flavor is mild, delicate and somewhat milky. Fresh mozzarella is usually shaped into balls and stored in brine. After buying fresh mozzarella, it should be refrigerated in the brine and eaten within a few days.

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Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by shortsandscooter

Made this for the first time for a family gathering and everyone LOVED it. I make it a bunch now for potlucks and gatherings.

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by mangisgirl

I've made this recipe several times for potlucks and it always gets rave reviews! The simple olive oil dressing brings out the variety of flavors without being overpowering. The crostini are time consuming but always turn out great.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by tommypoo

This is sooo good, but if you want to change it up, serve this warmed. Both ways are great! A small serving in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds, stirring once. Deliteful!

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by btaylor123

Love the flavors! I normally use regular tomatoes, seeded and cut up, and often use leftover chicken, but otherwise I make this as specified and it's terrific. As another reviewer mentioned, it's also great on mixed greens as a salad.

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by anjrivers

My entire family loved this and asks for it often! We serve it as written or with mixed greens as a salad. love it!

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2010 by theresa.coulter

This was an AMAZING appetizer and so easy to make. Everything can be made ahead of time and put together when guest come. Love, love, love it!!