Chicken & Pear Cobb Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

Name: Chicken & Pear Cobb Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 cups (1 L)
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) GAY LEA - Sour Cream 14%, or Low Fat; 1/2 cup (125 mL) canola oil; 1/2 cup (125 mL) GAY LEA - 2% Milk; 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon zest,finely grated; 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh chives, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh tarragon, finely chopped; 2 tsp (10 mL) honey; 1 tsp (5 mL) salt; 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper; 2 cups (500 mL) baby greens, such as arugula, mescaline mix or spinach; 6 oz (175 g) chicken breast, grilled and sliced; 1/2 cup (125 mL) red pear, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup (125 mL) celery, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup (50 mL) swiss cheese, cubed; 2 tbsp (30 mL) walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional); 2 tbsp (30 mL) red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp (30 mL) dried sweetened cranberries; 1/4 cup (50 mL) creamy herb dressing

This creamy and bright tasting dressing can be used on leafy greens, pasta salads or served as a dip for vegetable crudité. The Chicken & Pear Cobb Salad is a nutritious twist on a classic, composed salad that makes a great lunch or dinner entrée.

Yields: 4 cups (1 L)
Preparation: 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups (750mL) GAY LEA - Sour Cream 14%, or Low Fat
1/2 cup (125mL) canola oil
1/2 cup (125mL) GAY LEA - 2% Milk
1/2 cup (125mL) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup (50mL) lemon zest,finely grated
1/4 cup (50mL) fresh chives, finely chopped
1/4 cup (50mL) fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp (30mL) fresh tarragon, finely chopped
2 tsp (10mL) honey
1 tsp (5mL) salt
1 tsp (5mL) pepper
2 cups (500mL) baby greens, such as arugula, mescaline mix or spinach
6 oz (175g) chicken breast, grilled and sliced
1/2 cup (125mL) red pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (125mL) celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup (50mL) swiss cheese, cubed
2 tbsp (30mL) walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)
2 tbsp (30mL) red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp (30mL) dried sweetened cranberries
1/4 cup (50mL) creamy herb dressing

Instructions

Whisk the sour cream with the oil, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, chives, parsley, tarragon, honey, salt and pepper until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Single Serving:

Arrange baby greens on a large plate. Place chicken, pear, celery, cheese, walnuts (if using), onion and cranberries in neat rows over the greens. Drizzle dressing over the entire plate or serve on the side.

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Ingredients

3 cups (750mL) GAY LEA - Sour Cream 14%, or Low Fat
1/2 cup (125mL) canola oil
1/2 cup (125mL) GAY LEA - 2% Milk
1/2 cup (125mL) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup (50mL) lemon zest,finely grated
1/4 cup (50mL) fresh chives, finely chopped
1/4 cup (50mL) fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp (30mL) fresh tarragon, finely chopped
2 tsp (10mL) honey
1 tsp (5mL) salt
1 tsp (5mL) pepper
2 cups (500mL) baby greens, such as arugula, mescaline mix or spinach
6 oz (175g) chicken breast, grilled and sliced
1/2 cup (125mL) red pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (125mL) celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup (50mL) swiss cheese, cubed
2 tbsp (30mL) walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)
2 tbsp (30mL) red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp (30mL) dried sweetened cranberries
1/4 cup (50mL) creamy herb dressing

Products Used

GAY LEA - Sour Cream 14%

GAY LEA - 2% Milk