Heirloom Tomato and Chicken Toss

Name: Heirloom Tomato and Chicken Toss
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch wedges; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

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Serve this fresh summer salad with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful tomato juices.

By Southern Living Editors

Published on November 5, 2018

Heirloom Tomato and Chicken Toss — Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Hands On Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

Serves 6 (serving size: 1 3/4 cups)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch wedges
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gently toss together chicken, tomatoes, onion, basil, chives, parsley, and thyme in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture, and gently toss until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or cover and let stand at room temperature for up to 1 hour.