Chicken Salad On A Canoe Of Avocado Without Mayo Or Celery Recipes

NO-MAYO CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
• Add chicken, bread cubes, tomatoes, onion, celery, cilantro, and olives to a large bowl; mix well. Drizzle dressing over the chicken mixture, and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
• Slice croissants in half, fill with chicken salad, and serve.

CHICKEN AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, apple, celery, mayonnaise, walnuts, ginger and remaining lemon juice. Stir in avocado. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.

CHICKEN SALAD ON A CANOE OF AVOCADO (WITHOUT MAYO OR CELERY)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a baking sheet and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside until cool. When the chicken is cool, remove meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into a 3/4-inch dice. Meanwhile, place the walnuts on a separate sheet pan and toast in the oven for 7 to 8 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool. For the dressing, mix together the creme fraiche, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Fold in 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves and horseradish. Place the diced chicken in a bowl, add the broccoi stems, walnuts and grapes. Pour the dressing over the chicken and toss well. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon on top.
• 2. Or for Sandwiches, spread bread with creme fraiche and add chicken salad and lettuce. Should make 4 to 6 sandwiches.
• 3. Or serve on avocado canoes. Cut avocado in half, scoop out carefully to leave whole and heap with chicken salad.