Spinach, Pear and Chicken Salad (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 large skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 12 ounces) |
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper |
3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1/3 cup dried cranberries |
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard |
8 cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces) |
4 endives, cut lengthwise into thin wedges |
1/3 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped |
1 pear, thinly sliced |
1/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese |
Directions:
1. Slice the chicken breast in half horizontally to make 2 thin cutlets; season with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly golden and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to cool, then thinly slice.
2. Meanwhile, combine the cranberries, vinegar and 1 tablespoon water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave 45 seconds to plump the cranberries. Let cool.
3. Whisk the cranberry-vinegar mixture, lemon juice, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a slow stream until blended. Add the chicken, spinach, endives, almonds, pear, about half of the cheese, and salt and pepper to taste; toss to combine. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining cheese.
4. Per serving: Calories 404; Fat 22 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 65 mg; Sodium 461 mg; Carbohydrate 26 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 28 g
5. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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