Ingredients

  • 1 large smoked chicken breast (12 ounces)
  • 2 endives
  • 1/2 pound haricots verts, ends snapped and strung
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup walnut oil
  • 2 tablespoons green onions
  • Crumbled blue or goat's cheese cheese, optional
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • Remove skin and fat from chicken and cut into bitesize strips or chunks and set in mixing bowl.
  • Cut endive into 1/2inch cross sections.
  • Boil or steam haricots verts for 4 to 5 minutes or until just tender.
  • Drain and refresh under cold water; pat dry.
  • Cut them on bias into 2 inch lengths.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine rice vinegar, mustard, vegetable oil and walnut oil; adjust flavors and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss dressing with chicken, endive and green beans.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with scallions and crumbled blue or goat's cheese.
  • Serve with corn bread.