Grilled Chicken Salad With Spring Vegetables Recipes

SPRING CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a small pot and cover with water. Season with salt, cover and boil until fork-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Meanwhile, pulse the chives, tarragon, vinegar, yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a food processor. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and pulse to make a thick dressing.
• Toss the romaine, potatoes, chicken, cucumber, radishes and bell pepper with the dressing in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEK CHICKEN, GARDEN VEGETABLE AND SPRING MIX SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Brush chicken breasts with oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken in 2-quart shallow baking dish; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink in center (165 degrees F.). Cool chicken enough to handle; slice into thin strips.
• Combine salad blend, vegetables from pouch, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, olives and red onion in large bowl. Toss with Greek Vinaigrette, to taste. Divide salad mixture on 4 large plates. Top each with sliced chicken. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
• Greek Vinaigrette:
• Whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed, salt and black pepper, to taste until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and pepper. Add chicken strips; seal bag and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once. , To serve, arrange greens on four serving plates; top with tomatoes, pineapple, onions and warm chicken. Drizzle with dressing if desired.

RUSTIC CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Put chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing. Turn bag over to coat chicken. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side until cooked through; cut chicken into strips. Discard marinade.
• Place salad greens on serving platter; top with the beans, tomatoes, and chicken. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup dressing; sprinkle with cheese and onions.

RUSTIC CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn chicken over to coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F); cut into strips.
• Place salad greens on platter; top with beans, tomatoes and chicken. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and onions.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, mustard, and grated onion in a blender. Transfer dressing to a bowl or jar and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
• Combine Italian dressing and teriyaki sauce in a sealable container and add chicken. Seal and marinate at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before grilling.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill until juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat, let cool about 10 minutes, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Toss grilled chicken, spinach, and romaine lettuce together in a large serving bowl. Gently stir in strawberries and avocado. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Top salad with dressing and pecans when serving.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH SEASONAL FRUIT

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
• Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• In a blender, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
• Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, and pecans. Drizzle with the dressing to serve.

CHICKEN AND SPRING-VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place stock, bay leaves, peppercorns, and onion in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add chicken breasts, and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken and stock to a bowl to cool.
• Combine buttermilk, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Remove chicken from stock mixture, setting aside liquid for soup. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch chunks, and add to buttermilk mixture. Stir to combine.
• Fill a bowl with water and ice. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add snow peas. Cook until bright green and tender, about 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon, and transfer to the ice bath. Add fresh peas to boiling water, and cook until bright green and tender, about 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon, and transfer to the ice bath with snow peas. Add asparagus to boiling water, and cook until bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon, and transfer to the ice bath. When all the vegetables are cool, drain, and transfer to paper towels to dry. Add to chicken mixture; toss to combine. Add artichoke hearts and mint. Divide lettuce leaves among six plates, and fill with chicken salad.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife cut 3-4 diagonal slits in each cutlet.
• Place onto a lined small baking pan.
• Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken cutlets.
• Place on oven rack 8-10 inches away from top.
• Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes.
• Remove from oven, cover, and let sit for ½ hour.
• Combine salad ingredients.
• Combine all dressing ingredients well by hand.
• Pour over salad ½ hour before serving.
• When chicken is cool, cut into strips.
• Toss salad with dressing and chicken.