Eatzis Gemelli Chicken And Cranberry Salad Recipes

EATZI'S GEMELLI, CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a single layer in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove corn from freezer and set aside to thaw.
• Poach chicken in a small amount of water until no longer pink. Remove from water and drain. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Blanch asparagus until of desired doneness. Drain and cool. When cool enough to handle, slice into 1-inch pieces.
• In a large bowl, mix rosemary, vinegar, salt, pepper, honey, mustard, orange juice and olive oil.
• In another bowl, combine pasta, pine nuts, thawed uncooked corn, chicken, asparagus, orange zest and dried cranberries. When well-mixed, add to bowl with dressing and toss to combine.
• NOTE: I enjoyed the salad best when just slightly warm to room temp about 15 minutes after I made it. I didn't care for it cold and I don't think it was near as good on day two as it was on day one. Just personal preferences :).

CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to give 4 thin breasts, then rub with half the oil and season. Heat a non-stick frying pan and fry the chicken for 3 mins on each side until cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan and fry the onions for 5 mins. Slice the chicken, collecting any juices, and layer up with the onions, leaves, cucumber and dried cranberries. Mix the cranberry sauce, lime juice, 2 tbsp water and any chicken resting juices, and drizzle over the salad.

RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir to coat well, then stir in the green onions, dried cranberries, apple, pecans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate several hours or overnight (the flavor just gets better).