Vermicelli Salad
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2 | large chicken breast |
2 | 6 1/2 oz jars marinated artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped |
3/4 c | tightly packed fresh basil leaves, shredded |
1 1/2 c | K6MAY's Provencale Vinaigrette |
8 oz | vermicelli (uncooked) |
1 TBS | salt |
1 TBS | olive oil |
1/2 c | chopped fresh parsley |
4 | tomatoes, peeled, juiced, seeded and cut into small strips |
1/8 tsp | white pepper |
1/2 tsp | salt |
1 | lemon |
parsley for garnish |
Poach chicken breast (in water, chicken stock and some A-1 Poultry Sauce) until just cooked, 15 to 20 minutes. Shred coarsely. Combine chicken and artichoke hearts in a large bowl along with a little of the artichoke marinade. Add 1/2 cup basil and a little of K6MAY's Provencale Vinaigrette and mix well. Break vermicelli in half or in thirds and add to 5 to 6 quarts boiling water along with 1 tablespoon salt and oil. Cook to al dente stage, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, rinse briefly in cold water and drain again. Quickly mix with chicken, adding more vinaigrette as needed. Just before serving, add parsley, remaining 1/4 c basil and tomatoes. Toss. Garnish with remaining parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and white pepper and lemon juice. |