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GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette image

When it comes to grilled chicken recipes, we love this refreshing salad in the summer. The real star here is the vinaigrette made with blueberry preserves and maple syrup. It goes great with a fresh baguette and a frosty glass of minted lemonade. -Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup blueberry preserves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
SALADS:
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup canned mandarin oranges
1 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

Toss chicken with oil, garlic, salt and pepper; refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients; refrigerate, covered, until serving., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., Place greens on a serving plate; top with chicken, blueberries and mandarin oranges. Whisk vinaigrette again; drizzle over salad. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BLUEBERRY-DIJON CHICKEN

Blueberry-Dijon Chicken image

Blueberries and chicken may seem like a strange combination, but prepare to be pleasantly surprised. I add a sprinkling of minced fresh basil as the finishing touch. -Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup blueberry preserves
1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Minced fresh basil or tarragon, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the preserves, vinegar, blueberries and mustard, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.