Saturday, March 12, 2011

Roasted Chicken Salad with Pear and Walnuts


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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.

96 comments:

  1. Looks very fresh n tempting

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  2. 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!

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  3. This sounds like a great combinations of flavour, sweetness from the pear and savory chicken..yum!

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  4. I'm a total salad lover and this one is full of fresh flavors, simple and satisfying. Love the combination of pears and walnuts.

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  5. I like pear and walnuts used in this salad. Totally yummy!

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  6. wow,excellent recipe, photos and i bet flavor.

    congratz, great site!

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  7. My kind of salad... fuss-free, neat and yummy :D

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  8. Once again, you had me at walnuts. I simply cannot resists anything with walnuts and this certainly looks like a perfect dish!

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  9. To me this is such a special combination using chicken, pear and walnuts! Angie, you are really creative!

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  10. Your salad looks excellent, so fresh and tempting!

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  11. A gorgeous salad! What a heavenly combination.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  12. Anonymous12/3/11 11:37

    What a decadent lunch or dinner.
    :-) Mandy

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  13. Never used whole mustard seeds like this . I would love this salad i know . Walnuts , fruit and chicken all in one ..yummm...

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  14. This is the kind of salad I would truly enjoy-varied and satisfying.

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  15. This is my kind of meal for lunch! Like the use of pear in the salad. I usually use apples.

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  16. What a delightful combination - the salad makes me think that spring is actually coming.

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  17. Hey,

    Truly refreshing sald with pear and walnuts...:)

    Dr.Sameena@

    http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com/

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  18. I live on salads & I have gotta try this Angie - Love those walnuts!

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  19. tempting salad n clicks dear...

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  20. hi angie, i have to tell you again that you have so much ideas for your salads, brilliant!

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  21. wow wonderful salad gourmet

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  22. 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!

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  23. This is so tempting! Simply gorgeous and looks really good. Perfect for lunch and in-between!

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  24. 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!

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  25. I fully expected this to be a mayonnaise based chicken salad... but i'm so glad it's not. Looks lovely and refreshing!

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  26. Oh, boy, does this sound delightful, Angie...pears and nuts...mmmmmm.

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  27. 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.

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  28. So. good. I'm not a salad person by nature but this definitely looks like it could convert a carnivore ;)

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  29. haven't had this delicious combination looks wonderful

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  30. Nice recipe there... being creative enough with your left over roasted chicken, good job!!!

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  31. I LOVE this kind of hearty, flavorful salad that I can sink my teeth into:) It's a keeper, Angie!

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  32. whoa this looks fabulous!

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  33. Looks fresh and beatiful! I love chicken salad!

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  34. Beautifully presented, Angie :)!

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  35. A very light and healthy meal. I love rocket with pear.

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  36. Anonymous12/3/11 22:55

    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!
    *kisses* HH
    p.s. stop by and enter my giveaway daaaaahling 60Euros of Amazon vouchers :D

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  37. Wonderful use of leftovers and beautiful salad...hope you are having a great weekend :)

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  38. Such a refreshing side dish. Have a great weekend, Angie.

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  39. wow, that looks so so delicious! Drooling :D

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  40. You make wonderful salads. I like all the flavors in this one. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  41. Anonymous13/3/11 04:38

    Your chicken salad sounds perfectly delicious with the additions of pear and walnuts, an excellent combination!

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  42. 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!

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  43. Your salad always look so healthy and good.

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  44. Salads are the best...especially when paired with leftovers and other tasty ingredients.
    Angie...this photo is incredibly inviting ;o)

    Ciao for now,
    Claudia

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  45. This gives chicken salad a whole new meaning and depth! I love salads with fruit in them...adds so much variety and texture!

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  46. 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!

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  47. Your salad looks beautiful. I love toasted walnuts in salads, and all the flavors go so well! Yummy!

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  48. Very delicious,filling and great looking salad..

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  49. Looks lovely and refreshing, love walnuts in a salad, great pic too

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  50. 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!

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  51. A wonderful healthy salad, and beautiful pics, as always :-)

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  52. Delish!! This salad looks amazing and is a must try very soon! Beautiful photos!!

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  53. I love recipes for leftovers! This salad looks fantastic - a perfect weeknight dinner.

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  54. 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. :)

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  55. Is Spring finally in Germany? ;) The colours are wonderful! Love the walnutty overall taste :)

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  56. Angie...your food looks simple yet looks so mouth-watering...I AM HUNGRY just looking at the picture....drooling! :)

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  57. 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.

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  58. What a delicious looking salad. I think the combination of flavours are simply wonderful.

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  59. That is a beautiful salad! Healthy, light...great way to use up leftovers!

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  60. I have some leftover chicken in the fridge--I believe this is today's lunch! Thanks dear. :)

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  61. 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)

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  62. Awesome clicks and presentation, Angie..

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  63. So many great ideas to make with leftover roasted chicken, and this is a perfect example of one of them. LOVE IT!

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  64. Amazing looking salad! Love the combo of the pears and walnuts with the chicken...yum!

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  65. Angie, no one makes a salad quite like you do.

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  66. 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.

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  67. This is honestly my favorite kiind of salad. What a great way to use leftover chicken--totally brings it back to life!

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  68. 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!

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  69. 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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