Grilled Chicken Gourmet-Style Salad |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Elegant enough for special guests, simple enough for a family supper; light enough for the calorie-conscious dieter. Ingredients:
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, bite-size pieces |
1 head romaine lettuce, bite-size pieces |
3 -4 slices thick-sliced bacon, crumbled |
8 -12 radishes, thinly sliced (or use fresh carrots) |
2 tablespoons cider vinegar |
1 dash sea salt |
1/2 loaf french bread, sliced and cubed (toasted) |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
garlic salt |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
4 chicken breast halves, cubed |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 large onion, sliced in rings |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
1/4 cup barbecue sauce |
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Prepare and toss lettuces in large serving bowl; set aside.
2. Fry bacon; set aside to cool; then crumble.
3. Slice radishes very thin, marinate with vinegar and sea salt; stir and set aside.
4. While bacon is frying, slice and cube bread, then toast until golden brown; drizzle with melted butter; sprinkle with garlic salt; set aside.
5. When bacon is done, pour off grease, add olive oil and sauté chicken breast cubes; stirring frequently. When browned, remove from pan and set aside to cool.
6. Add butter to pan, when melted add onion rings and brown until ALMOST crispy.
7. While onions are working, mix mayo and barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Pour over chicken cubes, mixing well.
8. Add bacon, radishes, bread cubes, chicken, onions and pine nuts to lettuce in large bowl; toss well.
9. Serve with home-made berry compote and fudgy brownies!
10. Option #1: Try carrots or do half-n-half radishes & carrots for lovely color.
11. Option #2: Use a different sauce to marinate the radishes (soy, red wine or balsamic vinegars, etc.).
12. Option #3: Let each diner add each ingredient at the table.
13. Option #4: Include spinach or fresh Swiss chard with the greens.
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