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BALSAMIC CHICKEN SALAD
FOR THE BALSAMIC MUSTARD DRESSING: 1/8 cup walnut oil 1/8 cup light salad oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper FOR THE SALAD: 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 eating apples, cored and thinly sliced 1 large sweet or red onion, sliced 2 quarts mixed young salad greens 2 cups seedless grapes* 2 tablespoons sliced basil
TO PREPARE DRESSING: Combine all ingredients and mix well.
TO PREPARE THE CHICKEN: Pour 4 tablespoons dressing into a small bowl. Add chicken, apple and onion slices; toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes before grilling.
Drain marinade. Grill chicken over medium-high heat 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning when first side is browned. Grill onion and apple slices 3-5 minutes per side.
TO PREPARE THE SALAD: Toss salad greens, grapes, grilled onion and apple, basil and remaining dressing.
Slice chicken 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick and arrange over tossed green mixture.
*If serving to children, cut grapes in half.
Serves 4 Adapted from source: California Table Grape Commission and U.S. Apple Association
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