This warm chicken and potato salad with leeks is an easy way to use leftover cooked chicken. Whisk together the simple dressing or use your favorite bottled dressing. You could also use onion instead of leeks for a stronger flavor and feel free to mix in any ingredients you like.
This is not an exact recipe. Adjust amounts as desired.
Yield:
Warm Chicken and Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 5 gold potatoes
- 2 - 3 leeks or 1 medium yellow onion
- coconut or other oil
- 2 cups leftover cooked chicken, cubed
For the Dressing
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 / 3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and cook the potatoes, then cut them into large chunks.
- Slice the leeks or chop the onion and saute in coconut oil.
- Heat the leftover chicken in the oven or microwave.
- Place potatoes, leeks, and chicken in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over the contents of the bowl while gently tossing to mix the ingredients.
Linda – it sounds like a good idea to me! Sometimes if I want to add a little more flavor to a recipe I’ll put a little bacon in it. You could sautee that in with the leeks or onions – a little goes a long way. It sounds good to me as it is, though!
Here’s my link:
http://glutenfreegourmand.blogspot.com/2009/05/quick-and-easy-gluten-free-dairy-free.html
I love all the salad idea people have been sharing for dinner. In the summer there is nothing better for dinner than a night light cold or warm salad. Thank you for sharing and I agree with Gina… Bacon.
Here is my link for Mediterranean Lemon Chicken: http://livingwithoutwheat.blogspot.com/2009/05/mediterranean-lemon-chicken.html
Thanks for the invitation to participate Linda.:)
Here’s the link to my blog:
Gluten Free Taste of Home for:”Mark’s Awesome Fried Rice”
http://glutenfreetasteofhome.blogspot.com/2009/05/marks-awesome-fried-rice-gluten-free.html
Hi Linda,
The pressure cooker makes great potatoes for salads. My link to Turkey Cutlets w/ Chipotle Mustard Pan Sauce is here: http://celiacsinthehouse.blogspot.com/2009/05/whats-for-dinner-wednesday-turkey.html
Mr Linky is driving me winky because it’s acting stinky.
If you find anything else like stinky linky let me know. I guess I’ll need to do the same thing for Friday Foodie Fix. Arggg
http://thewholegang.typepad.com/blog/2009/05/seven-minute-egg-salad.html
Seven Minute Egg Salad is up today and unfortunately I’ve eaten it all so I had to make a new lunch.
I’m really into left over’s meals lately too since it has been good gardening weather! 🙂
Here is my link for Stir-fry kid style. http://glutenfree4goofs.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/my-goofy-trick-to-get-kids-to-eat/
Another leftover meal from me, too!
My link for Southwestern Chicken Salad
http://celiacfamily.com/southwestern-chicken-saladsouthwestern-chicken-salad/
It’s my first time to join in the recipe fun! Your blog is so great! I love reading it. Here’s my link:
http://gluten-freegoodlife.blogspot.com/2009/05/whats-for-dinner-wednesday.html
Thanks!
Jennifer
my link is for Thai Peanut Noodles
I didn’t mention that in my comment.
Jennifer (gluten-freegoodlife.blogspot.com)
I would probably add some sautéed green beans or celery. There doesn’t seem to be anything in the recipe that gives it a little crunch. Love the bacon idea also.
A few add ins I might use for a little extra flavor:
Green onions
Spicy Ham chunks
Green olives
Roasted red peppers
parsley or other fresh herbs.
Love the idea and the dressing
My family does a similar dish but with sauerkraut instead of leaks and we use a yellow mustard vinegaret.