GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD

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Submitting for ZWT9. Found in a Diabetic Living email that I somehow got signed up for. I tend to find some really great recipes on that site!

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 tablespoons salad oil
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 1/4 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 1 -1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small sweet red pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons of the salad oil, the water, sugar, thyme,1/4 teaspoon of the onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper, the garlic powder, and the mustard. Cover and shake well. Chill until serving time.
  • 2. In a small bowl combine remaining 1 tablespoon salad oil, remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, the black pepper, and salt. Brush all of the oil mixture on the chicken.
  • 3. Place chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (170 degrees ;F), turning once halfway through grilling time.
  • 4. To serve, in a large serving bowl combine salad greens, carrot, red sweet pepper, and green onion. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add chicken and dressing to salad. Toss to coat.

Kenner Marenco
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This salad is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for a summer cookout.


MR BAMS
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I loved this salad! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the dressing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaam Sajad
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This salad was easy to make and it tasted great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Clinton Mirasty
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Jodi Mcphee
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This salad was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Babbin
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would make it again, but I would use less cayenne pepper.


Mudassir Shaikh
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the dressing was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Asiedu
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the dressing was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Belinda Masiza
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This salad was easy to make and it tasted great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Bishnu Tamang
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Luis Zaldavar
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This salad was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Waqar Hameed
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would make it again, but I would use less cayenne pepper.


Pream Khan
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the dressing was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Kai Reger
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The chicken was tender and juicy, and the dressing was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


jay Marshall
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This salad was so good! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the dressing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kriti Stha
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the dressing was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Tierra Deines
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This salad was easy to make and tasted great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dressing was creamy and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


william charles
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the dressing is so good. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sadikshya Poudel
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This Cajun chicken salad was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again!


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