A really easy salad recipe with leftover roasted chicken, pears, toasted walnut halves and rocket leaves gently tossed with a simple white balsamic vinaigrette. Serve it with bread or roasted potatoes.
- 200 g Leftover roasted chicken thighs
- 40 g Rocket leaves
- 1 Pear, washed, cored, cut into thin wedges
- 1 handful Walnut halves, toasted
- 30 ml Walnut oil
- 15 ml Balsamic bianco
- 1 tsp Wholegrain mustard
- Place walnut halves in a single layer in a skillet. With the skillet over medium-high heat, stir the nuts continually for 5 minutes or until they start to turn golden.
- Place rocket leaves, pear wedges, toasted walnuts, and chicken in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine. Whisk walnut oil, balsamic bianco and mustard together. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve salad with bread.
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Looks very fresh n tempting
You had me at chicken salad, LOVE it! This looks wonderful and it is such a beautiful photograph! Makes me want to just reach out for a bite! Thanks!
This sounds like a great combinations of flavour, sweetness from the pear and savory chicken..yum!
I'm a total salad lover and this one is full of fresh flavors, simple and satisfying. Love the combination of pears and walnuts.
I like pear and walnuts used in this salad. Totally yummy!
wow,excellent recipe, photos and i bet flavor.
congratz, great site!
My kind of salad... fuss-free, neat and yummy :D
Once again, you had me at walnuts. I simply cannot resists anything with walnuts and this certainly looks like a perfect dish!
To me this is such a special combination using chicken, pear and walnuts! Angie, you are really creative!
Your salad looks excellent, so fresh and tempting!
A gorgeous salad! What a heavenly combination.
Cheers,
Rosa
What a decadent lunch or dinner.
:-) Mandy
very tempting indeed!
Never used whole mustard seeds like this . I would love this salad i know . Walnuts , fruit and chicken all in one ..yummm...
This is the kind of salad I would truly enjoy-varied and satisfying.
This is my kind of meal for lunch! Like the use of pear in the salad. I usually use apples.
What a delightful combination - the salad makes me think that spring is actually coming.
Hey,
Truly refreshing sald with pear and walnuts...:)
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I live on salads & I have gotta try this Angie - Love those walnuts!
tempting salad n clicks dear...
hi angie, i have to tell you again that you have so much ideas for your salads, brilliant!
wow wonderful salad gourmet
I absolutely love pear salads but am in a rut with making honey Dijon vinaigrette for them. I love the sound of your white balsamic dressing with walnut oil. And, why have I never though to add chicken to mine??? Great ideas!
This is so tempting! Simply gorgeous and looks really good. Perfect for lunch and in-between!
I love this salad - sometimes top it with ricotta cheese. Yours looks like a salad no ne could resist! Makes getting your fruits and vegetables a distinct eating delight!
I fully expected this to be a mayonnaise based chicken salad... but i'm so glad it's not. Looks lovely and refreshing!
Oh, boy, does this sound delightful, Angie...pears and nuts...mmmmmm.
Simple, but so tempting and delicious!
Such a refreshing salad and a great way to use up the leftover chicken. I always like fruits in my salad but hubby is not a fan of it.
So. good. I'm not a salad person by nature but this definitely looks like it could convert a carnivore ;)
haven't had this delicious combination looks wonderful
Nice recipe there... being creative enough with your left over roasted chicken, good job!!!
I LOVE this kind of hearty, flavorful salad that I can sink my teeth into:) It's a keeper, Angie!
whoa this looks fabulous!
Looks fresh and beatiful! I love chicken salad!
Beautifully presented, Angie :)!
A very light and healthy meal. I love rocket with pear.
Oh how delicious! I just love it when you combine savory with a teeny bit of sweet. This is one amazing, healthy, delicious and crunchy salad!
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Wonderful use of leftovers and beautiful salad...hope you are having a great weekend :)
Such a refreshing side dish. Have a great weekend, Angie.
wow, that looks so so delicious! Drooling :D
You make wonderful salads. I like all the flavors in this one. Have a wonderful weekend!
Your chicken salad sounds perfectly delicious with the additions of pear and walnuts, an excellent combination!
So simple, but so delicious! I love all the flavors and textures here. Thanks for sharing, sweet girl! I hope you are having a splendid Saturday night. Take time to relax and rejuvenate tomorrow. Hugs from Austin!
Your salad always look so healthy and good.
Salads are the best...especially when paired with leftovers and other tasty ingredients.
Angie...this photo is incredibly inviting ;o)
Ciao for now,
Claudia
This gives chicken salad a whole new meaning and depth! I love salads with fruit in them...adds so much variety and texture!
I am a salad person; I play up my salads on a daily basis. This recipe of yours is going to my salad recipe index... thank you for sharing... I know I will love this. Delicious!
Your salad looks beautiful. I love toasted walnuts in salads, and all the flavors go so well! Yummy!
Very delicious,filling and great looking salad..
Looks lovely and refreshing, love walnuts in a salad, great pic too
This is lovely ,lovely salad Angie! I am into light and healthy food these days 'cause i haven't shed the pounds i gained from the holidays yet! Your recipe is just fabulous for me, very tasty but light! Thanks for sharing!
A wonderful healthy salad, and beautiful pics, as always :-)
Delish!! This salad looks amazing and is a must try very soon! Beautiful photos!!
I love recipes for leftovers! This salad looks fantastic - a perfect weeknight dinner.
This is a beautiful salad! I love the pears and walnuts with the chicken. We've been eating lots of salad at my house recently, and this combination will surely make its way to my table. :)
Is Spring finally in Germany? ;) The colours are wonderful! Love the walnutty overall taste :)
Angie...your food looks simple yet looks so mouth-watering...I AM HUNGRY just looking at the picture....drooling! :)
I think toasting nuts makes one of the biggest differences in salads. I also love white balsamic. Good ingredients I'm sure it was amazing.
What a delicious looking salad. I think the combination of flavours are simply wonderful.
That is a beautiful salad! Healthy, light...great way to use up leftovers!
I have some leftover chicken in the fridge--I believe this is today's lunch! Thanks dear. :)
We eat a lot of salads during the warmer months and this salad is a beauty. Perfect when there is some leftover chicken in the fridge! Makes me want one right now :o)
Awesome clicks and presentation, Angie..
So many great ideas to make with leftover roasted chicken, and this is a perfect example of one of them. LOVE IT!
Amazing looking salad! Love the combo of the pears and walnuts with the chicken...yum!
Angie, no one makes a salad quite like you do.
I love this simplicity of this salad, yet packed with flavor. I often buy roasted chickens - they're actually pretty reasonable in cost and I get several meals from them - this salad is a perfect use for the chicken.
This is honestly my favorite kiind of salad. What a great way to use leftover chicken--totally brings it back to life!
I love the simple touch of adding in chicken to the pear salad. I've only had it served without but this makes it into a perfect meal. Kudos, Angie. I am trying this!
What an absolutely yummy, sophisticated salad. I can see this with a glass of white wine in the other hand and a smile of contentment on my face.
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