Crisscross Salad Recipes

JEFF'S FAMOUS CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or pot, stir 1 tablespoon salt into 6 cups cold water. Add the chicken and heat over medium heat until the water hits a temperature of 170 degrees F. Take the pot off the heat, cover, and let the chicken sit in the warm water until its internal temperature hits 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to paper towels to dry. Once cool enough to handle, pull the chicken apart with your hands or forks until shredded but still chunky.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the celery, scallions, cherries, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Let this mixture sit for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour to extract all that flavor. Add the mayo and mix until incorporated. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Add the shredded chicken and walnuts to the mayo mixture. Adjust the seasonings. Let it sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving, overnight preferred.
• Place a piece of lettuce on the bottom half of a croissant followed by a scoop of chicken salad, one or two tomato slices, a spoonful of hot cherry pepper relish or giardiniera and a little drizzle of balsamic glaze. Close the top of the croissant. Assemble 3 more sandwiches. Cut the sandwiches in half and eat!

CRISSCROSS SALAD

Steps:

• Wash broccoli trim leaves and tough tips from stalk. Peel remaining stalks dice stalk and flowers into pieces about the size of kidney beans. Toss with remaining ingredients until all vegetables are well coated with dressing (French dressing may be substituted for French dressing). Cover and refrigerate 24 to 48 hours. Makes 2 quarts.

CRISSCROSS ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cut each potato crosswise at 1/4" intervals to within 1/2" of the bottom of potato.
• Cut lengthwise (in the opposite direction) in the same manner, creating the crisscross pattern.
• Be sure not to cut all the way to the bottom.
• Place potatoes in ice water for 30 minutes.
• Dry potatoes and place in a baking pan.
• Brush with melted butter.
• Mix spices together and sprinkle on top of potatoes.
• Bake at 425°, turning and basting every 15 minutes for 45 minutes or until tender.