GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREENS AND BALSAMIC DRESSING

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Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Olive     Poultry     Fall     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olivada
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 4.5- to 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
1 small fresh fennel bulb, cored, thinly sliced
1/2 large head radicchio, thinly sliced
1/2cup thinly sliced red onion
12 fresh figs, quartered (optional)
Toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, olivada and garlic in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in 8x8x2-inch dish; sprinkle with thyme. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over chicken; turn to coat. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil into remaining dressing in small bowl. Cover chicken and dressing separately; chill at least 4 and up to 6 hours, turning chicken occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Bring dressing to room temperature. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
  • Combine greens, fennel, radicchio and onion in large bowl; toss with remaining dressing. Mound on 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads. Garnish with figs, if desired, and pine nuts.

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