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GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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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.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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Make and share this Grilled Chicken Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by EmmyDuckie

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup white wine
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups baby spinach leaves
2 blood oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 small red onion, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry preserves
salt

Steps:

Mix wine, salt, and cayenne pepper, pour over chicken breasts and marinate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Drain marinade, and pat dry chicken.
Grill on outdoor grill or grill pan until done, cut into bite sized slices, keep warm.
Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. It may be necessary to microwave for a few seconds to get the preserves incorporated.
Toss spinach with dressing, divide onto 4 plates, top with orange, onion, and avocado, and sliced chicken.