Chinois Chicken Salad With Chinese Mustard Vinaigrette Recipes

MUSTARD SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a sharp blade, process the vinegar, mustard, honey, shallots, salt and pepper until the shallots are finely chopped. With the processor running, add the oil in a small stream until all the oil has been incorporated and the dressing has achieved a silky, smooth texture. The dressing may be stored, covered, for up to one week in the refrigerator, but should be brought to room temperature before using.;

TRI COLORED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the Mustard Vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• For the Tricolored Vegetable Salad: Place vegetables in three separate small bowl bowls. Pour 1/3 of the dressing over each vegetable. Toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper if needed. Let stand for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Serve on platter in separate mounds.

BILL'S CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Shred the chicken and set aside. Toss the next 11 ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and toss together.
• Spin-dry the lettuces together and places equal portions in the center of chilled salad plates. Place 1/4 of the marinating cucumber mixture on top of each salad. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette equally over each salad.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make chicken:
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat chicken dry. Season cavity with salt and pepper. Place shallot, 2 rosemary sprigs and 2 sage sprigs in cavity. Slide hand between chicken skin and meat over breast to form pockets. Spread 2 tablespoons vinaigrette under skin over breast meat. Tie legs together to hold shape; tuck wings under body. Place chicken in roasting pan. Brush 2 tablespoons vinaigrette over chicken. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary and sage. Season with salt and pepper.
• Roast chicken 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Continue roasting until juices run clear when chicken is pierced in thickest part of thigh, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Place chicken and herb sprigs on platter. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.

CHINESE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put all of the ingredients, except the peanut oil, in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil. Taste and adjust the seasonings according to taste.