RestaurantsMax DowntownTuscan Chicken Salad Recipe

Tuscan Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Max Downtown
Time1h
Serves4

mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, sweet roasted garlic, warm polenta croutons, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

1

Prepare the Roasted Garlic

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.

2

Cook the Polenta Croutons

In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of polenta and cook for about 5-7 minutes until thick. Spread on a baking sheet to cool, then cut into cubes and pan-fry in olive oil until golden and crispy.

3

Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, pitted kalamata olives, and scooped roasted garlic. Add warm polenta croutons and torn fresh mozzarella.

4

Dress the Salad

Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.