Chicken, Cheese and Arugula Salad

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:

  • Arugula Leaves – 150 gms
  • Celery Stalks – 2, trimmed and sliced
  • Cucumber – 1/2, sliced
  • Scallions – 2, trimmed and sliced
  • Fresh Parsley – 2 tblsp, chopped
  • Walnut Pieces – 1/4 cup
  • Roast Chicken – 350 gms, boneless and sliced
  • Bleu Cheese – 125 gms, cubed
  • Seedless  Red Grapes – handful, cut in half (optional)
  • Salt and Pepper

For the Dressing:

  • Olive Oil – 2 tblsp
  • Sherry Vinegar – 1 tblsp
  • Dijon Mustard – 1 tsp
  • Mixed Herbs – 1 tblsp, chopped

Method:

  1. Wash the arugula leaves and par dry.
  2. Put them into a large salad bowl.
  3. Add the celery, cucumber, scallions, parsley and walnuts.
  4. Mix together well.
  5. Transfer onto a large serving platter.
  6. Arrange the chicken slices over the salad.
  7. Scatter over the cheese.
  8. Add the red grapes.
  9. Season well with salt and pepper.
  10. To make the dressing, put all the ingredients into a screw-top jar and shake well.
  11. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  12. Serve.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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