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Chicken Salad Caprese

Name: Chicken Salad Caprese
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 cups salad (6-1/2 dozen crostini).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; CROSTINI:; 2 French bread baguettes (10-1/2 ounces each); 4 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 5 min.

Makes

8 cups salad (6-1/2 dozen crostini)

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022

This unique, flavorful salad and bread combo will get rave reviews—guaranteed. —Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
CROSTINI:
2 French bread baguettes (10-1/2 ounces each)
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, garlic, salt and pepper; drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Cut baguettes into 1/2-in. slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 2-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut garlic in half lengthwise; rub over bread. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp. Serve crostini with salad.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 179 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Chicken Salad Caprese

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