Chicken Salad with Meyer Lemon and Herb Vinaigrette
Use rotisserie chicken to prepare this simple yet, delicious and refreshing salad recipe for your family. Top it off with Meyer lemon herb vinaigrette!
Ingredients
Serves4
2 lbs. | Rotisserie chicken, from the deli, shredded |
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2 tsp. | Fresh oregano, chiffonade |
2 tsp. | Fresh thyme |
1 | Garlic clove, minced |
1 | Meyer lemon, zest and juiced |
2 tsp. | Honey |
2 tsp. | Dijon mustard |
pinch | Red pepper flakes |
6 Tbsp. | Olive oil |
1 | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
1 | Salad greens for 4 people |
1 handful | Toasted pecans |
1 handful | Dried cranberries |
1 | Small block of parmesan cheese for shaving |
Directions
In a small bowl, add the oregano, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mustard and red pepper flakes.
While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add just enough dressing to moisten.
Arrange on plates, top with chicken, pecans, and cranberries. Shave some parmesan cheese on top and drizzle more dressing and serve.