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.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main, Salad, Sauces

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Servings Servings

Calories 469 kcal

Equipment

Liquid Measuring Cups
Spider Strainer
Small Saucepan With Lid
Glass Bowls
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: 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: 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.

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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