GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH PLUM VINAIGRETTE

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What a beautiful salad this is! Grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the plums. A wonderful presentation, it's easy, awesome flavors, a recipe you will love and the family will request again and again!

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup plum preserves or 1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
3 tablespoons salad oil
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2x1-inch strips
4 medium plums
1 cup pea pods, halved crosswise
6 cups mixed salad greens, torn (romaine, red leafed lettuce)

Steps:

  • Soak sixteen 5-6-inch long wooden skewers in.
  • water for 30 minutes.
  • For the vinaigrette:.
  • Combine vinegar; plum sauce, preserves, or sweet-and-sour sauce; oil; coriander;; and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for brushing sauce; set aside remaining vinaigrette for salad dressing.
  • Thread chicken strips accordion-style on skewers. Cut each plum into 8 wedges; thread onto remaining 8 skewers.
  • Grill skewered chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium high coals for 8 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink, adding the skewered plums during the last 3 minutes and brushing occasionally with the 1/4 cup plum vinaigrette.
  • Meanwhile, cook pea pods, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. (Or place pea pods and 2 tablespoons water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe casserole. Micro cook, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until crisp-tender). Drain.
  • To serve:.
  • Toss together pea pods and greens in a large bowl. Arrange pea pod mixture; chicken, and plums on 4 dinner plates. Serve with remaining plum vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 27.3

Priyapriya Shrestha
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Israelah Urzame
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this salad didn't really do it for me.


Malik Shaibi
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This salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not anything special either.


Unick Lama
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The chicken was a bit dry. I would recommend cooking it for less time next time.


Somaya Fofy
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The plum vinaigrette is too sweet for my liking. I would use a different dressing next time.


B. R. Brown (King Dujhauni)
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more herbs or spices to liven it up.


Joselyn Olivarria
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I highly recommend this salad. It's delicious, healthy, and easy to make. What more could you ask for?


AKANYANG Kaka
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken.


Hausa-internationalTV
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This salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the plum vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Godwin Udofia
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint!


Freeman T Joshua
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love that it's healthy, too!


Potato Gamer
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this one is an exception. The plum vinaigrette really makes it.


Jānis Skutelis
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The plum vinaigrette is the star of the show! It's sweet, tangy, and incredibly flavorful.


Hafiz azam
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I love the smoky flavor that the grilled chicken adds to this salad.


Noman Azam 2018-wcd-73
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


ZENITH SHARMA BP14S
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the plum vinaigrette.


Mylee Abbott
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I've been looking for a new chicken salad recipe, and this one is definitely a keeper. The plum vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the grilled chicken.


Blessing Kaniki
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This grilled chicken salad with plum vinaigrette was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was incredible, and the salad was incredibly refreshing.