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Moroccan Chicken Salad

A bright, mildly spiced chicken salad with preserved lemon, apricots, olives and almonds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup preserved lemon peel finely minced, flesh discarded and peel thoroughly rinsed before mincing
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds chopped
  • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon harissa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, mild curry powder, honey, harissa and salt; whisk until smooth.
  2. Add the sliced Kalamata olives, minced preserved lemon peel, chopped cilantro, chopped dried apricots, raisins and chopped slivered almonds to the dressing; stir to combine.
  3. Place the diced cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing mixture over it.
  4. Stir thoroughly to coat all the chicken pieces with the dressing and mix-ins.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld, then serve.
  6. Serve as a sandwich filling or spoon into endive leaves or onto sliced croissant rounds (optionally place a small lettuce leaf on croissant slices to add texture and prevent sogginess).

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken from a roast or rotisserie for convenience.
  • Rinse preserved lemon peel well to reduce saltiness before mincing.
  • Adjust harissa to taste for more or less heat.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours for best flavor.