Paella Saladmain dish, salads 3 tablespoon best-quality olive oil 3 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cup long-grain rice 4 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron or 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2/3 cup best-quality olive oil 2 tablespoon red wine venegar 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh 1 parsley 1 salt 1 lots of freshly ground 1 black pepper 1 whole cooked chicken breast 1 skinned, boned and cut into 1 bite size pieces 12 medium cooked shrimp, shelled and 1 deveined 1/2 lb cooked chorizo, sliced 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and 1 chopped 1 large ripe tomato, seeded and 1 chopped 14 oz can artichoke hearts, 1 drained and sliced 1 cup fresh or frozen peas 6 whole scallions, finely 1 chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 14 kalamata olives, pitted and 1 halved Heat 3 T oil in heavy, 4 1/2 quart saucepan. Add garlic and onion and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat with oil. Add broth, saffron, turmeric and thyme; cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl and cool to room temperature. Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper in small bowl. Add chicken, shrimp, chorizo, red pepper, tomato, artichoke hearts, peas, scallions, parsley and olives to rice. Stir to combine, then add enough vinaigrette to lightly coat ingredients. Stir gently, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Refrigerate until serving. |
