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Chicken Basil Salad

List of Ingredients




1 yellow bell pepper, cut up
2 Tbs white balsamic or white wine vinegar
1 Tbs olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 (2 lbs.) cooked whole chicken
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 Tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 cup whole fresh basil leaves


Recipe



Make dressing: Puree first 5 ingredients in blender until smooth.

Remove meat from chicken; tear into large shreds. Toss chicken and onion with half the dressing in medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, arrange tomatoes on large serving platter and drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add basil to chicken; toss. Arrange on top of tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Makes 4 servings.