Chicken Salad with Green Beans & Walnuts

August 12, 2010
Posted in: Recipes

This recipe makes good use of leftover chicken or a cooked deli-roaster from the supermarket.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
  • 4 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups roasted and chopped boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons toasted, chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
  1. Steam beans, covered, 6 minutes or until crisp & tender. Drain.
  2. Combine beans, chicken, parsley, nuts, and mint in a large bowl.
  3. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour over bean mixture; stir well.