Name: Chicken and Frisée Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Almonds, and Manchego
Yield: Makes 4 main-course servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 teaspoon Pimentón de La Vera (Spanish smoked paprika)*; 1 small shallot, minced; 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large head of frisée (about 8 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup drained roasted red peppers from jar, cut into thin strips; 1 3-pound purchased chicken, meat torn into bite-size pieces; 2 ounces shaved Manchego cheese (about 1/2 cup)

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 main-course servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/2 teaspoon Pimentón de La Vera (Spanish smoked paprika)*

1 small shallot, minced

2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large head of frisée (about 8 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces

1/2 cup drained roasted red peppers from jar, cut into thin strips

1 3-pound purchased chicken, meat torn into bite-size pieces

2 ounces shaved Manchego cheese (about 1/2 cup)

Preparation

Step 1
Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over low heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer almonds to paper towels; sprinkle with Pimentón de La Vera and season with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
Step 2
Whisk shallot, vinegar, and oil in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place frisée, red peppers, and chicken meat in large serving bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle salad with almonds and cheese.
Step 3
**Test-kitchen tip:**A vegetable peeler is the perfect tool for shaving Manchego cheese.
*Available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores, and by mail from La Tienda (888-472-1022; tienda.com).

TagsSalad Chicken Poultry Manchego Cheese Dairy Frisée Chicory Leafy Greens Vegetable Almond Nut Main Dinner Lunch Gluten Free Keto Bon Appétit

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