Madison Chicken Salad for 6 people

Submitted by Peggy Stecker:

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb  Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 oz  Dried cherries (re-hydrated in 8 oz hot water)
  • 1 oz  Pecans halves (toasted – lightly chopped)
  • 2 oz Mayonnaise
  • 1 oz  Red onion  (fine dice)
  • 1.5 oz  Celery  (fine dice)
  • 1 T  Whole grain mustard
  • 1 t  Lemon juice
  • 1/2 t  Kosher salt
  • 1 t  White Wine Vinegar

Poach chicken in boiling water until cooked through.  Cool Chicken down as quickly as possible.  Cut chicken until 1/2 inch dice and combine with all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

For the plate:
2 each  Heads Belgium Endive
4 oz  Baby Arugula Lettuce
12 each  Cherry Tomatoes cut in half
1 T  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
12 each Pieces Toasted Bread or Bagel Chips

Cut Endive into spears.  Divide into 6 portions and arrange on 6 plates In the center of the plate, place Arugula and top off with a scoop of chicken salad.  Garnish with toasted bread or bagel chips, cherry tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil.