Ingredients for Chicken Salad In A Creamy Chive And Lovage Dressing
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Double Cream
- Fresh Chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh lovage (adjust to taste)
- Lemon, Juice Of
- Creme Fraiche
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- Fresh lettuce leaves
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How to Make Chicken Salad In A Creamy Chive And Lovage Dressing
- **Make the Dressing:** Finely chop 2 tablespoons of shallots. Place in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup dry white wine. Bring to a boil and reduce by two-thirds (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and bring back to a simmer. Remove from heat.
- Pour the mixture into a clean bowl and let cool slightly.
- Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh lovage (use less if you prefer a milder flavor), and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Set aside to cool completely.
- Once cool, gently stir in 1/2 cup crème fraîche. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- **Prepare the Chicken:** Chop 2 cups cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- **Assemble the Salad:** In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the creamy lovage dressing. Mix gently.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves. Garnish with extra chives, chive blossoms (if available), and a sprinkle of chopped lovage. Serve with crusty French bread.
- **Picnic Tip:** For picnics, store the chicken salad and dressing separately in airtight containers. Pack lettuce and garnishes in separate containers. Assemble the salad just before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
72g
Carbs
1g
