GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND ROQUEFORT

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Side     Apple     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to an even 1/4-inch thickness
Kosher salt
1 Belgian endive, leaves separated and sliced
2 cups frisée lettuce, chopped
1 1/3 cups baby arugula
1 cup diced radicchio
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
1 Gala apple, cored and julienned
1 cup Candied Paprika Pecans (page 29)
Red Wine Citrus Vinaigrette (page 244)
1 3/4 ounces Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled (1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat your grill to high. Use a lightly oiled kitchen towel to carefully grease the grill grate.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mint, tarragon, thyme, zest, pepper, and oil. Generously season the chicken with salt, then rub the herb oil all over. Grill the chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest while you make the salad.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss the endive, frisée, arugula, radicchio, avocado, apple, and pecans with the vinaigrette until well mixed.
  • Divide the salad among serving plates. Slice the chicken and divide among the salad. Sprinkle the cheese over the chicken. Serve immediately.
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  • To get an even 1/4-inch-thick chicken breast, you don't simply pound away. Put the chicken breast smooth side down on a work surface. Cut a slit lengthwise straight down the center, stopping 1/4 inch from the bottom. At the base of the slit, turn the knife 90 degrees and cut along one side parallel to the bottom of the chicken, but don't cut through the end. Repeat on the other side. Open the two flaps you've just created. Gently pound the chicken until nice and flat.

Mimi Mcleod
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great healthy lunch option.


Omoshalewa Olamide
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I'm not a huge fan of Roquefort cheese, but I loved it in this salad. It added a nice salty flavor.


samuel asres
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


caleb muuo
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer salad.


Scholastica Achieng
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I'm not a big fan of apples in salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The apples add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Vhalerie Borja
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling.


April Holder
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This salad is amazing! The dressing is to die for.


PHAKISO Msimanga
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kenli Winkelmann
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This salad is delicious and refreshing. The combination of flavors is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


sTatiC Lukas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the chicken is perfectly grilled. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ahmed bedo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids loved the apples and walnuts in this salad.


Ororiseng Kgarume
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I'm not a huge fan of Roquefort cheese, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The dressing is amazing, and the salad is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use a different type of cheese next time.


Zaniya Fisher
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of grilled chicken, apples, and Roquefort cheese is divine. I also loved the addition of the walnuts, which added a nice crunch. Will definitely be making this again!