Southern Chicken Salad
Serves: 4
Carole Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
58
Spice
46
Sweetness
54
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Mayonnaise3 tbsps
Buttermilk1 cup
Green Onion (minced)2 tbsps
Dill (chopped fresh)1 cup
White Wine (dry)5 sprigs
Dill Weed (fresh, for garnish)1.5 cups
Grape (seedless)1 cup
Celery (thinly sliced)1 cup
Salted Cashews (chopped)Directions:
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)
2
Cover and chill
3
TO MAKE SALAD: Arrange the chicken in a heavy, medium size skillet
4
Add the wine, dill and ground black pepper
5
Season with salt
6
If necessary, add water to cover the chicken
7
Simmer over medium low heat until chicken is just cooked through, turning once (about 11 minutes)
8
Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool
9
Cut chicken into 1/2 inch pieces
10
Place in a large bowl
11
Add the grapes and the celery and mix in the dressing to thoroughly coat the mixture
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste
13
Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to develop the flavors
14
(Can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead)
15
Arrange the lettuce leaves on plates, mound on the salad and sprinkle with nuts
16
Garnish with fresh dill and serve