Grilled Chicken Salad with Radishes, Cucumbers, and Tarragon Pesto |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A lovely taste of spring. Ingredients:
1/4 cup (packed) fresh tarragon leaves plus 2 teaspoons chopped |
1/4 cup (packed) fresh italian parsley leaves |
4 tablespoons pine nuts, divided |
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided |
2 teaspoons chopped shallot |
6 tablespoons (or more) olive oil, divided, plus additional for brushing |
4 boneless chicken breast halves |
4 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style french or sourdough bread |
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens |
1 cup thinly sliced radishes (from 1 large bunch) |
1 cup thinly sliced japanese cucumbers (about 1 1/2) |
Directions:
1. Place 1/4 cup tarragon leaves, parsley, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and shallot in mini processor; chop coarsely. With machine running, gradually add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Add more olive oil by teaspoonfuls to thin, if necessary.
2. Whisk 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush chicken breasts on both sides with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until grill marks form, skin is crisp, and chicken is cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; let rest 5 minutes. Using clean brush, brush both sides of bread with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until dark-brown grill marks appear on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. Place greens, radishes, and cucumbers in large bowl. Toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates.
5. Cut grilled chicken breasts crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange 1 sliced chicken breast atop salad on each plate. Spoon tarragon pesto over chicken. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons pine nuts over salads. Serve with grilled bread slices.
6. Per serving: 609.6 kcal calories, 57.6 % calories from fat, 39.0 g fat, 6.5 g saturated fat, 119.1 mg cholesterol, 18.1 g carbohydrates, 3.3 g dietary fiber, 3.6 g total sugars, 14.8 g net carbohydrates, 47.1 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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