Basil Nut Chicken
This may be the ultimate summer one-dish meal -- a healthy and substantial salad that offers the herbal fragrance of basil and the welcome crunch of string beans. It's perfect for a picnic.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
* 1 cup fresh basil leaves
* 1 egg yolk
* 1 cup olive oil
* 1/2 cup walnuts
* 3 chicken breasts
* White wine
* 1 red onion, thinly sliced
* 1 cup long green beans, cooked until barely tender
Directions:
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the mustard, vinegar, basil and egg yolk. Process for 30 seconds. Scrape the sides of the bowl and process again. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Drop in the walnuts and turn off the machine.
Poach the chicken breasts in a mixture of half water and half white wine. When cool enough to handle, tear into irregular pieces.
Combine the chicken, red onion and green beans with the dressing. Serve slightly warm to room temperature.
