Fresh Chicken Salad With Baby Greens Recipes

LIME CHICKEN ON FRUITED SPRING GREENS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons thyme and 1/2 teaspoon oil; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook on an indoor grill or panini maker for 4-6 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, whisk the garlic and remaining lime juice, thyme, oil, salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss salad greens and nectarine. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat., Divide salad mixture between two serving plates. Slice chicken; arrange over salad. Sprinkle with raspberries, blackberries, pine nuts and, if desired, cheese.

THREE-IN-ONE SALAD: CHICKEN, SALAD GREENS, FRESH FRUIT

Steps:

• SALAD:.
• Chill a large serving bowl; add the first nine ingredients and gently toss with the vinaigrette. Top with the goat cheese crumbles; spoon onto 4 chilled serving plates. A warm, crusty baguette and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc wine make this meal complete. ENJOY!
• RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE:.
• Combine vinegar, onion, and honey in food processor or blender; process until well blended. With the motor running, slowly add in the oil. Process.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste; add the parsley. Transfer to large screw-top jar or container with lid.
• The vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature and whisk before serving. Makes about 1 cup.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREENS AND BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, olivada and garlic in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in 8x8x2-inch dish; sprinkle with thyme. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over chicken; turn to coat. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil into remaining dressing in small bowl. Cover chicken and dressing separately; chill at least 4 and up to 6 hours, turning chicken occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Bring dressing to room temperature. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
• Combine greens, fennel, radicchio and onion in large bowl; toss with remaining dressing. Mound on 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads. Garnish with figs, if desired, and pine nuts.

FRESH CHICKEN SALAD WITH BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast in the skillet 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and shred. Return to skillet, mix in pesto sauce, and continue cooking just until sauce is heated through.
• Place greens in a bowl, and top with chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, and serve.

PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH MIXED BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Stir together panko, Parmesan, and marjoram on large plate. Whisk egg in small shallow bowl. Place chicken in plastic bag. Using rolling pin, pound to flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Place chicken on plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush on all sides with egg. Dredge in panko mixture, turning to coat evenly.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until deep golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Reduce heat to medium; cool skillet slightly. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar. Stir, scraping up browned bits, until vinaigrette is just hot.
• Divide baby greens among 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with chicken. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

GRILLED AVOCADO AND MANGO SALAD WITH BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Prepare your fruit and fennel -- I keep the avocado half whole to grill and then cut in 2-3 wedges to serve. The mango I also keep in large slices to grill. The fennel, just thick slices. I drizzle the fruit and fennel with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Now I love to grill this outside, but if you don't have an outside grill don't worry. Use a grill pan. If you don't have a grill pan you can use a saute pan.
• Dressing -- Mix balsamic, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper and mix well. Simplicity.
• Plate -- To a large bowl add the baby greens and toss with just 1/4 cup of the dressing. Then top with the grilled avocado, mango, fennel and then a drizzle of the vinaigrette, Top with the macadamia nuts and cilantro.

FRESH CHICKEN SALAD WITH BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast in the skillet 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and shred. Return to skillet, mix in pesto sauce, and continue cooking just until sauce is heated through.
• Place greens in a bowl, and top with chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, and serve.