Chicken Salad Caprese
(from mwilliams76’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of Home Febuary/March 2010
Prep time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- TOMATO CROSTINI:
- 2 French bread baguettes (10-1/2 ounces each)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 small tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
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In a small bowl, whisk the oil, garlic, salt and pepper; drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat.
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Refrigerate until serving.
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Cut baguettes into 1/2-in. slices.
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Place on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake at 425° for 2-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut garlic in half lengthwise; rub over bread.
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Cut tomatoes into quarters; rub over bread. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt.
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Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp.
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Serve crostini with salad.