Mayo-Free Chicken Salad With Kimchi, Ginger, and Scallions Recipe
"You don't need mayo to make a great chicken salad sandwich. [Photographs: Daniel Gritzer] Mixing mayonnaise into chicken salad is the most common way to add moisture, but it's not the only way. Vinaigrette works well too, like this tangy Korean-inspired rendition with kimchi, pine nuts, and lots of fresh ginger. Why this recipe works: A tart vinaigrette that includes sesame oil and kimchi pickling liquid adds flavor and moisture, minus the mayo. Plenty of fresh ginger, scallion, and celery adds texture and flavor to the salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups shredded cooked chicken meat (from about a 3-pound roast chicken)
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1 cup drained kimchi, chopped
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1/2 cup diced celery (about 1 large rib)
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1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or sesame seeds
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1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion, white and light green parts only (about 2 scalions)
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3 tablespoons kimchi liquid
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3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Sliced bread and frisee, if serving as a sandwich
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