Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Roquefort Dressing

Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Roquefort Dressing
Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Roquefort Dressing might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 43g of protein, 45g of fat, and a total of 700 calories. This gluten free and primal recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of roquefort, fresh-ground pepper, chicken breasts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the sour cream you could follow this main course with the Sour Cream Apple Pie as a dessert.

Instructions

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In a large frying pan, toast the walnuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Remove the nuts from the pan and chop them into fairly large pieces.
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In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Season the chicken breasts with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and add them to the pan. Cook the chicken until brown, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until almost done, about 3 minutes longer. Cover the pan, remove from the heat, and let steam for 5 minutes.
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Remove the chicken breasts from the pan. When they are cool enough to handle, cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
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Meanwhile, in a glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sour cream, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of oil slowly, whisking.
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Add the Roquefort and stir just to combine, leaving the dressing chunky.
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In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, toss the lettuce and the radicchio with half the dressing.
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Put the salad on plates. Top the salads with the chicken. Spoon the remaining dressing over the chicken and then sprinkle with the nuts.
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Wine Recommendation: The salty Roquefort cries out for a sweet wine to provide contrast--but
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Sauternes, Roquefort's classic cheese-course partner, is too sweet. Try instead a drier and much less expensive Cteaux du
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Layon from the Loire Valley.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score93
Dish TypesSalad
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