Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette


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1/2 c Luna Olivo Tuscan Dipping oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts either pounded flat or cut in half to create thinner pieces
1 10-oz bag of salad greens, rinsed and dried
usual salad mix-ins (i.e. shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.)
1 cup goat cheese crumbles
1 recipe Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette (below)


Mix the dipping oil really well and put in a large zip-top plastic bag, then add chicken breasts. Squish the bag around to coat the chicken, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.


Preheat BBQ grill or grill pan (or saute pan, if not grilling) to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until cooked thoroughly. Remove from grill and set aside. Let it rest for 10 minutes or so and then slice thinly.


Meanwhile, prepare the salad by combining salad greens and mix-ins in a large bowl. Pour salad dressing over and toss to coat. Divide salad among plates, top with some slices of chicken and a sprinkle of goat cheese crumbles.


Makes 4 salads.


Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette


7 T Sundried Tomato Oil
2 T red wine vinegar
1 T preferred sweetener (sugar/honey/agave, etc.)
a couple big pinches of salt and pepper, to taste


Whisk together oil, vinegar and sweetener in a small bowl. Continue to whisk until the dressing thickens slightly. (The pieces of sun-dried-tomato will probably sink to the bottom. That's OK.) Add salt and pepper to taste.


Makes about 2/3 cup of dressing.

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