Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Makes 6-8 servings
LaurenLauren

ingredients

  • 1/2 lb, tender greeen beans
  • 6 cups torn skinless roast chicken meat (from 2 roast chickens)
  • 4 ribs of celery, cut into 2 in strips
  • 1/2 cup imported black olives
  • 1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • coarse salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • finely grated zest and juice of a lemon
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salad greens

directions

  • 1

    Blanch the green beans in boiling, salted water until just tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold water, then drain again. Pat dry. Place in a large bowl with chicken, celery, olives and parsley.

  • 2

    Before serving, season with salt and pepper. Toss well with lemon zest and juice and the olive oil. Adjust seasonings. Arrange greens on a platter and top with the chicken salad.

  • 3

    Serve at room temperature.

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