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    • Cobb Salad 2

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    Meats, Dairy All newly t, Poultry, Salads 6 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 lb Boneless; skinless chicken breasts
    2 tb White wine vinegar
    1 tb Dijon-style mustard
    2 tb Finely chopped shallots
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper
    1/4 c Olive oil
    2 tb Crumbled blue cheese
    6 c Field greens
    2 lg Tomatoes; cut in chunks
    1 Avocado; cut in chunks
    3 sl Bacon; cooked, crumbled

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Add just enough water to skillet to cover chicken. Bring to simmering. Add
chicken. Cover; simmer until cooked through, 15 minutes. Let cool
completely. Tear chicken into thin strips.
Prepare dressing: Combine vinegar, mustard, shallots, salt and pepper in
bowl. Whisk in oil in slow stream until well blended. Stir in cheese; set
aside.
To serve: Arrange greens on platter with chicken, tomatoes, and avacado.
Top with bacon. Drizzle with dressing immediately.
Recipe by: Unknown Cooking Magazine Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #682 by
L979@aol.com on Jul 21, 1997

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