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Grilled Chicken and Berry Salad
Recipes
Grilled Chicken and Berry Salad
4 servings
40 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • ¼ cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon shallot
  • 2 limes, for zest/juice
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 chicken cutlets (about 1 lb)
  • 10 oz queso fresco
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cups fresh berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries)
  • 5 oz baby salad greens

Steps

    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high. Chop rosemary finely; chop pistachios and shallot coarsely. Zest 1 lime (1 teaspoon); juice both limes (2 tablespoons). Place in bag: rosemary, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil; shake to combine. Add chicken to bag, seal, and knead to coat. Let stand 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour) to marinate.
    2. Meanwhile, place shallots, cocoa powder, vinegar, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in salad bowl; whisk in 3 tablespoons oil until blended.
    3. Split cheese in half horizontally, creating 2 rounds. Coat cheese with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Place on grill; grill 20–30 seconds on each side until browned and beginning to melt. Remove from grill.
    4. Place chicken on grill; grill 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and 165°F. Remove chicken from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
    5. Add berries and greens to salad bowl; toss to coat, then divide among serving bowls. Cut cheese into small cubes; slice chicken thinly. Top salads evenly with pistachios, cheese, and chicken; serve.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 590, Total Fat 40g, Sat Fat 13g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 110mg, Sodium 1160mg, Total Carb 19g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugar 10g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 39g, Vitamin D 10%, Calc 35%, Iron 10%, Potassium 10%