Caribbean Salad
with chicken and ginger recipe
Serves 4
Preparation 25 min.
Cooking 15-20 min
If using chicken breasts, place them in a medium saucepan with the carrot, onion, and celery and bring to a boil over medium heat. Season with salt and simmer until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 15-20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let cool. The cooking liquid will make a good chicken stock. Refrigerate or freeze for later use. • Chop the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. • Boil the eggs for 8 minutes from the moment the water reaches a boil. Drain and cool under cold running water. Shell and cut into segments. • Toast the almonds in a frying pan over medium heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Let cool.
Place the chicken and almonds in a large salad bowl. Add the endive, arugula, pineapple, ham, and eggs. • Dressing: Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and chop in a food processor with the lemon juice, garlic, scallion, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Gradually add the oil, blending continuously, to make a smooth creamy dressing. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well. • Serve at once.
Ingredient :
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts,
about I1/2 lb (750 g), or the same amount of leftover roast or grilled chicken
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons blanched almonds
2 heads endive, sliced
8 no (250 g) arugula (rocket), chopped
4 oz (125 g) fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped
5 no (150 g) ham, cut into ribbons
1 small ripe avocado juice of I lemon
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 scallion (green onion), chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup (90 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
