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Whole-Grain Mustard Chicken Salad

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on April 28, 2016

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Whole-Grain Mustard Chicken Salad

Ingredients

8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removedSalt and pepper ½ cup whole-grain mustard 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 (2 ½-pound) rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded into bite-size pieces (3 cups)1 cup red grapes, halved3 tablespoons minced fresh chives 4 whole red leaf lettuce leaves

Before You Begin

You can substitute more delicate Bibb lettuce leaves if you prefer.

Instructions

  1. Bring 6 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add snap peas and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Drain snap peas, then transfer to bowl of ice water to cool completely. Drain again, transfer to salad spinner, and spin to remove excess moisture.
  2. Whisk mustard, lemon juice, oil, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt in large bowl. Stir in chicken, grapes, chives, and snap peas until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place 1 lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates. Place 1 cup chicken salad on each lettuce leaf. Serve.
Whole-Grain Mustard Chicken Salad

Whole-Grain Mustard Chicken Salad

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed
Salt and pepper
½ cup whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (2 ½-pound) rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded into bite-size pieces (3 cups)
1 cup red grapes, halved
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
4 whole red leaf lettuce leaves

Ingredients

8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed
Salt and pepper
½ cup whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (2 ½-pound) rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded into bite-size pieces (3 cups)
1 cup red grapes, halved
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
4 whole red leaf lettuce leaves

Ingredients

8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed
Salt and pepper
½ cup whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (2 ½-pound) rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded into bite-size pieces (3 cups)
1 cup red grapes, halved
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
4 whole red leaf lettuce leaves

Why This Recipe Works

Fresh lemon juice brightens this light and summery version of chicken salad, while sugar snap peas and red grapes add a juicy crunch.

Before You Begin

You can substitute more delicate Bibb lettuce leaves if you prefer.

Instructions

  1. Bring 6 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add snap peas and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Drain snap peas, then transfer to bowl of ice water to cool completely. Drain again, transfer to salad spinner, and spin to remove excess moisture.
  2. Whisk mustard, lemon juice, oil, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt in large bowl. Stir in chicken, grapes, chives, and snap peas until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place 1 lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates. Place 1 cup chicken salad on each lettuce leaf. Serve.

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