REFRESHING GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Refreshing Grilled Chicken Salad image

"This recipe is light, zippy and flavorful. It's a nice healthy salad that's great for a luncheon with friends." And with blueberries, walnuts and olive oil, it's nutritionally exceptional, too. Denise Rasmussen - Salina, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
6 cups spring mix salad greens
2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, honey, oil, salt and pepper. Pour 1/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining lime juice mixture for dressing., Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, watermelon, blueberries and yellow pepper; add reserved dressing and toss to coat. Divide among four serving plates. Slice chicken; serve with salads. Sprinkle each serving with 4 teaspoons walnuts.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges