Grilled Orange Vinaigrette Chicken Salad
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Description
This is a tasty and cool salad that is perfect for a summer supper. If you don't like broccoli and carrots, substitute your favorite fresh vegetables!
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend
- 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and chopped
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 cup chopped baby carrots
Directions
- 1. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, seasoning blend, and sugar. Set aside about 1/2 cup for basting.
- 3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the reserved portion of the dressing, or until juices run clear. Cool, and cut into strips. Discard basting sauce.
- 4. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, oranges, broccoli, and carrots. Top the salad with grilled chicken strips, and drizzle with remaining dressing to serve.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 239.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 17.5 g
protein: 17.2 g
saturated fat: 1.8 g
cholesterol: 43.1 mg
sodium: 69.3 mg
fiber: 2.6 g
sugar: 14.1 g