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Chicken Salad with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Figs Recipe

Chicken Salad with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Figs Recipe

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Chicken Salad with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Figs

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups water
6 dried figs
2/3 cup walnut halves
1 1/3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4)
1 tbsp plus 1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 head radicchio , torn into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 quarts)
12 oz spinach, large stems removed and leaves washed (about 1 1/2 quarts)
1 1/2 tbsp wine vinegar
1/4 lb gorgonzola, crumbled

Directions:

Put the water and the figs in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat, and let stand until the figs are plump, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the figs and cut them in quarters.
In a small frying pan, toast the walnuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast them in a 350° oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
Light the grill or heat the broiler. Rub the chicken with the 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and the rosemary. Grill or broil the chicken until just done, about 5 minutes per side. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-inch slices.
Put the radicchio and the spinach in a large bowl. Add the remaining 1/3 cup oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and toss. Add the vinegar and toss again. Put the radicchio and spinach on plates. Top with the sliced chicken, and then the Gorgonzola and walnuts. Put some of the figs in the center of each salad.
Wine Recommendation: Avoid big reds; walnuts have quite a bit of tannin, which when combined with tannic wines can create overwhelming dryness. A fresh, fruity Bardolino is perfect for this complex salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	470.38 Kcal (1969 kJ)
Calories from fat	258.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.75g	44%
Cholesterol	110.22mg	37%
Sodium	1244.96mg	52%
Potassium	1175.94mg	25%
Total Carbs	14.38g	5%
Sugars	6.54g	26%
Dietary Fiber	4.55g	18%
Protein	44.1g	88%
Vitamin C	24.5mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	288.4mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.24 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.74g	44%
Cholesterol	25.83mg	37%
Sodium	291.77mg	52%
Potassium	275.59mg	25%
Total Carbs	3.37g	5%
Sugars	1.53g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	18%
Protein	10.34g	88%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	0.8mg	19%
Calcium	67.6mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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