For dressing: 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For salad: 3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds) 2 California avocados 1 head romaine, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide slices (8 cups) 6 bacon slices, cooked until crisp, drained, and finely chopped 3 medium tomatoes (3/4 pound), seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 to 3 oz Roquefort, crumbled (1/2 to 3/4 cup) 2 bunches watercress, coarse stems discarded 2 hard-boiled large eggs, halved and forced through a coarse sieve 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
Preparation
Make Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients except oil in a bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
Make Salad: Bring 5 cups water to a simmer in a 2-quart saucepan, then simmer chicken, uncovered, 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cover, then let stand until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cool completely. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Halve, pit, and peel avocados, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Spread romaine over bottom of a 6- to 8-quart glass bowl and top with an even
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