GRILLED CALIFORNIA NECTARINE AND BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON AND PISTACHIOS

Grilled California Nectarine and Butter Lettuce Salad with Bacon and Pistachios image

Grilled nectarine and chicken breast are tossed with a nectarine dressing, pistachio nuts and bacon in this flavorful and lively salad.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 California nectarine, peeled and pitted
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry or champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 each California nectarine, pitted
4 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, flattened slightly
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
8 cups washed and torn butter lettuce, lightly packed
⅓ cup shelled pistachios
6 strips crisp, cooked bacon, crumbled
2 medium (4-1/8" long)s green onions, sliced

Steps:

Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Cut each nectarine into 8 slices. Place on a well-oiled grill over medium-high heat and cook for a few minutes on each side to lightly brown. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place on grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let cool.* Place lettuce in a large salad bowl. Cut chicken into bite-size strips and add to bowl with pistachios, bacon, green onions and dressing; toss well. Add grilled nectarines and toss again lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 542.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g