Some nights – especially when the weather is warm - I just want to make something quick and easy. Those rotisserie chickens that you see in the grocery store can be turned into a million quick and easy recipes. Sweet and tart summer blackberries also make the most delicious dressing (you can substitute raspberries too). If you can’t find fresh berries - thawed, frozen berries can also be used.
This salad would also make a wonderful starter...appetizer (leaving out the chicken) and adding hunks of gooey goat cheese.
Enjoy!
Stacy
Quick Salad with Rotisserie Chicken and Blackberry Dressing
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 cup blackberries or raspberries, fresh or frozen - thawed
1/4 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups mixed salad greens
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes - sliced in half
1/4 red onion, sliced fine
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Chopped walnuts - garnish
Directions:
1. Put half the blackberries/raspberries into a large bowl and mash with a whisk or wooden spoon until they lose their shape and release their juice; stir in vinegar. Drizzle oil into blackberry mixture in a thin stream while whisking constantly to make a dressing; season with salt and pepper.
2. Prepare salad: Mix salad greens, romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Drizzle in the dressing and toss gently to coat.
3. Arrange salad on plates and top with chicken and remaining whole blackberries. Drizzle with any dressing left in the bowl and garnish with chopped walnuts then serve.
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