GRILLED CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD WITH HABANERO-PEACH VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the Habanero Peach Vinaigrette dressing:
1 can (about 15 ounces) peach halves or slices in juice, drained (1/2 cup juice reserved)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground habanero pepper
For the salad:
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 6 ounces each
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 bags (about 9 ounces each) cleaned baby spinach leaves
1 cup chopped, toasted walnuts
3 ounces crumbled blue cheese or chevre (optional)*

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, purée all of the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Place the chicken in a plastic zipper bag. Add half the dressing (3/4 cup), seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, no more than 8 hours. Preheat a grill for direct grilling, medium heat. Soak the onion in ice water for at least 10 minutes; drain. Grill the chicken until browned on both sides, firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of the thickest piece of chicken registers 170°F. Toss the spinach, onions, walnuts and cheese with the remaining 3/4 cup dressing. Slice the grilled chicken and arrange on top of the salad.

Vincent
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I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out bland. I think I'll add more seasoning next time.


ORIGINAL Yeboah
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This salad is really good, but it's a bit too heavy on the dressing for my taste.


Khadeej Abdulsalam
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The vinaigrette is a bit too spicy for me. Next time I'll use less habanero.


Isabel garcia
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kelly Adewale
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I'm not a fan of peaches, so I used grilled pineapple instead. It was still really good.


Amber Nicole
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken.


ParbatiBista Parbati Bista 1
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I used grilled shrimp instead of chicken and it turned out great.


Smile Mohamud
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to my salad and it was delicious!


William Wion
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This salad is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mighty_ Tiger032
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I'm not a huge fan of spice, so I used half the amount of habanero called for in the recipe. It was still plenty flavorful.


Joleil Callam
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The vinaigrette is amazing! I used it on other salads this week and it was a hit.


DeShayne Hall
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I love the combination of grilled chicken, spinach, and peaches. This salad is so refreshing and flavorful.


Gchupkr Khan
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This salad was a hit at my summer party! The habanero peach vinaigrette was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.