Picnic in a Jar

Picnic in a Jar

February 12, 2020
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Recipes

Picnic in a Jar

Picnic in a Jar

Recipe By: Alice Morrow

Picnic in a Jar

Ingredients

1 (19-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 T. chopped fresh parsley
3 T. chopped fresh mint
3 T. fresh lemon juice
5 T. good quality olive oil, divided
1 (2 ½-3 lb.) deli-roasted chicken, skinned, boned and shredded
½ c. chopped radishes
½ c. finely chopped red onion
1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
1-2 c. chopped cucumbers
3 c. coarsely crushed pita chips
Lemon wedges
1 bottle of BOATHOUSE Dressing (yogurt based—many flavors, choose the one you like.)

Instructions

Stir together peas, parsley, mint and lemon juice with 2 T. olive oil.
Stir in chicken.
Season to taste and let stand 15-20 minutes.
In a bowl, combine radishes, onion and 1 T. olive oil.
In another bowl, combine the tomatoes and 1 T. olive oil.
In another bowl, combine cucumbers and remaining olive oil.
Season each mixture with salt and pepper.
In your 4 quart jar or dish, layer as follows: chickpea mixture, radish mixture, ¾ c. of your dressing, tomato mixture, pita chips and cucumber mixture.
Top with more dressing.
Cover and chill 2-4 hours.
Serve with lemon wedges and additional chips.

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