Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Name: Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or rice vinegar; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce; 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded; 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional

I find myself turning to this quick and easy chicken salad for many weeknight dinners. It’s the perfect combination of crunchy and salty. — Lynne Keast, Monte Sereno, California

Ingredients

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or rice vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 275 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Simple Roast Chicken Salad with Almonds and Blue Cheese in Taste of Home April/May 2014

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NH-rescue

Jul 14, 2015

So easy to put together! We added extras in the form of pre-cooked bacon pieces and sliced cherry tomatoes. We put the almonds on the side for those who wanted them. Great summertime recipe!
annrms

May 24, 2014

Delicious! I made a "loaded" salad with the white meat from a rotisserie chicken. We loved the "bite" of the Dijon! Served it with hard boiled egg and put the salad into pita pockets to eat. Thank you, Lynne!
kimspacc

May 3, 2014

I liked the other ingredients but found the dressing too strong. Would make again but with a different dressing.
magpaine

Mar 17, 2014

Yummy! and So simple! I substituted walnuts for the almonds and added some tart apple and served it in a tortilla bowl.