Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

Name: Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 - 3 1/2 pound, whole chicken; 1/2 cup, extra virgin olive oil plus 1 additional tablespoon; 1/4 cup, red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, rinsed, and minced; 1 small clove, garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1/2 teaspoon); , Salt and ground black pepper; 1/2 pound, asparagus, trimmed of tough ends and cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup, chopped fresh basil; 3 ounces, crumbled goat cheese (optional); 1/2 cup, pine nuts, toasted

Main Courses
Chicken
Vegetables
Salads

Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2006

A vinaigrette is a great remedy for the mayo rut. If only it would cling to the chicken.

SERVES 6

TIME 2½ hours

Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

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