Christmas cracker chicken salad
1 rotisserie chicken
1 bunch asparagus, cut in quarters
2 carrots, peeled and cut in strips
1 red capsicum, cut in strips with seeds removed
2 sticks celery, cut in strips
150g baby spinach
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
SESAME DRESSING
3 tbsp tahini (sesame seeds paste)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp cold water
Salt and pepper
1. Remove chicken flesh from bones. Discard the skin and bones. Shred or slice chicken flesh into bite-sized pieces.
2. Cook asparagus in boiling, salted water for two minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
3. Drain well and place in a large salad bowl with the remaining salad ingredients, except the sesame seeds.
4. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together to combine. Pour dressing over salad and toss well. Serve scattered with the toasted sesame seeds.
TIP
A chicken salad like this one is a great way to extend cooked chicken to feed a crowd. Serve as an all-in-one main course or as a centrepiece to the Christmas buffet table.
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