Ingredients

  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon leaves plus tarragon sprigs for garnish
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 bunches of arugula, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry (about 8 cups)
  • 1 whole boneless smoked chicken breast, skin and fat removed and the meat shredded
  • 1 cup honeydew melon balls
  • 1 cup cantaloupe balls

Method

  • In a bowl whisk together the shallots, the vinegar, the parsley, the minced tarragon, and with salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified.
  • Add the arugula, the chicken, and the melon balls, toss the salad until it is combined well, and garnish it with the tarragon sprigs.