Mediterranean Chicken and Potato Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chicken and Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed and poached; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/3 cup yogurt; 12 green olives, pitted and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon capers, drained rinsed and chopped; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb yukon gold potatoes or 1 lb red potatoes, cooked peeled and sliced; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

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Recipe by threeovens

This recipe has the flavorings of a traditional Italian salsa verde. It should be made at least 20 minutes (up to 1 day) in advance of serving to allow the flavors to develop and meld. From "Eating Well" magazine.

READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed and poached
1

garlic clove, peeled
1

anchovy fillet, rinsed and patted dry
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

cup fresh parsley, chopped
¹⁄₄

cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
¹⁄₃

cup yogurt
12

green olives, pitted and finely chopped
1

tablespoon capers, drained rinsed and chopped
1

tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2

teaspoons Dijon mustard
¹⁄₂

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1

lb yukon gold potatoes or 1 lb red potatoes, cooked peeled and sliced
1 ¹⁄₂

cups cherry tomatoes, halved

DIRECTIONS

Cut the chicken into 1/2 inch cubes or shred, depending on your preference; set aside in refrigerator.
Rough chop the garlic and anchovy on a cutting board; sprinkle with salt and mash into a paste with the side of your knife.
Add paste to a small bowl, and whisk together with parsley, yogurt, mayonnaise, olives, capers, vinegar, mustard, and pepper to form the dressing.
Place chicken, potatoes, and tomatoes in a large bowl, add the yogurt dressing, and toss gently to combine.
Let rest 20 minutes to allow flavors to develop and meld.

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