Sunday, March 22, 2009

Barbecue Chicken Salad


I thought this salad lookd and sounded good. Check FitnessMagazine.com for more delicious and healthy recipes.

Barbecue Chicken Chop Salad
4 servings for nutrition information go to http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/chicken/barbecue-chicken-chop-salad/?sssdmh=dm17.368488&esrc=nwfitdailytip032109&email=1736965716 (click on View Nutrition)
Ingredients
Salad
4-4 ounce boneless chicken-breast halves, visible fat
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
10 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups seeded, diced, chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups seeded, diced cucumber
2 cups diced zucchini
2 ounces light cheddar cheese, finely shreddedChopped red onion
Vinaigrette
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Pinch salt
to taste Black pepper
Directions
Preheat the grill to high heat. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper on a cutting board. Using the flat head of a meat mallet (or a rolling pin), pound the chicken until it is 1/2 inch thick. Rub each breast with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let chicken cool.
Whisk together the vinegar, mustard and honey. Slowly whisk in the oil. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Chop the chicken and transfer it to a medium bowl. Mix in the barbecue sauce and stir to coat. In a large serving bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, cheddar, red onions, and dressing. Top with the chicken and serve.

2 comments:

  1. I am going to make a grocery list - this looks so yummy and I really need the healthy side affects of the salad. Thanks!

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  2. Hey Karenraye,
    i'm trying to touch base w/ you about the Cherish Bound giveaway...but can't find an email for you. can you email me at tarabrown at cherishbound dot com?? thanks

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