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GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
VEGETABLES: 2 cups small fresh cauliflowerets 2 cups sliced yellow summer squash 2 tbsp. water DRESSING: 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk 1 tbsp. reduced calorie mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. dried dill weed 1/4 tsp. dried parsley flakes 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. onion powder 1/8 tsp. pepper CHICKEN: 2 boneless whole chicken breasts (8 to 10 oz. each), split in half, skin removed TO SERVE: 4 cups mixed salad greens (combination of Bibb, leaf, and Romaine lettuce)
COOK VEGETABLES: In 2 quart casserole, place cauliflower, squash and water. Cover. Microwave at high for 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are very hot and tender-crisp, stirring once. Drain and set aside.
MAKE DRESSING: combine all dressing ingredients together and mix well; set aside.
COOK CHICKEN: Grill or broil chicken breasts until done. Cool slightly and slice into strips.
TO SERVE: Divide greens on 4 salad plates. Drizzle each salad with a small amount of dressing. Top with cooked vegetables and chicken strips. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
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