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Chicken Salad with Mustard Miso Dressing

I was going to call this the โ€œLadies Who Lunchโ€ salad but that seemed way too chichi for these parts.

Why the name? Because I donโ€™t get to do lunch with friendsย nearly enough but a few weeks ago I had a lunch date withย Catherine McCordย (yes, the lady behind the wonderfulย Weelicious) and like the phenom femme she is, she just casually threw together a modern spin on the 80s Chinese Chicken Salad that caught my attention.ย 

I loved it because it pretty much sums up Catherine โ€” farmers market fresh, contemporary yet classic, and easy but elegant โ€” which also happens to be the exact things I love in a good recipe.

This is a friends inspiring friends type of situation, know what I mean? Like when your friend is listening to some greatย musicย or drinking a greatย cocktailย and then you benefit from (and borrow) their cache? Thatโ€™s whatโ€™s happening here with this Chicken Salad with Creamy Mustard-Miso Dressing โ€” she inspired it and I had to share it with you.ย Anyway, ever since I headed over to Catherineโ€™s Iโ€™ve been recreating this on a very regular basis. It’s nothing really 100%, well except that itโ€™s 100% that should you must make it, of course!

Now, go stock up on all your cooking essentials, then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!

Healthy Chicken Salad with Mustard Miso Dressing Recipe

Healthy Chicken Salad with Shallots and Miso Dressing Recipe

I met with my friend Catherine McCord, and she put together this Healthy Chicken Salad with Shallots and Miso Dressing recipe, and I was fascinated at how fast and easy she made it, so I want to share it with you.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 469 kcal

Equipment

Liquid Measuring Cups
Liquid Measuring Cups
Spider Strainer
Spider Strainer
Small Saucepan
Small Saucepan With Lid
Glass Bowls
Glass Bowls
Balloon Whisk
Balloon Whisk
Wooden Salad Bowl

Ingredients
  

For The Fried Shallots:

  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (like canola, grapeseed, or peanut oil)
  • 4 medium shallots sliced paper thin (about 1 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons white whole wheat flour (or gluten free flour)

For The Miso Dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons whole milk plain yogurt or heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons white (aka yellow or mellow) miso
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar

For The Chicken Salad:

  • 8 ounces baby spinach or baby tatsoi
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
  • 4 medium radishes sliced paper thin
  • 4 medium Persian cucumbers sliced paper thin
  • 1 cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • To Make The Frizzled Shallots: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and line a plate with paper towels and set aside. Meanwhile, separate the shallot slices into rings and toss with the flour to coat.
    When the oil is heated, take about one quarter of the shallots, shake off excess flour and place in the oil. Cook until the shallots are golden brown, about 3 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on the towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining shallots.
  • To Make The Miso Dressing:ย Meanwhile, mix the yogurt or cream, honey, mustard, miso, and vinegar in a small bowl until smooth. Dip a lettuce leaf into the dressing and adjust seasoning as desired -- add water if you'd like to thin it out.
  • To Serve The Salad:ย Combine greens, radishes, cucumber, and chicken in a serving bowl and top with about 2/3 of the almonds and shallots. Serve, passing dressing and additional dressing on the side.

PERSONAL NOTES

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 37gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 960mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5655IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Easy salad, healthy chicken salad, Protein rich salad
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