Grilled Chicken, Peach, Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
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Grilled Chicken, Peach, Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
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This salad is a must make for summer and the basil vinaigrette doubles as a marinade for the grilled chicken!
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Ingredients
Basil Vinaigrette/Marinade
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 peaches, quartered
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
- mixed greens
Instructions
Basil Vinaigrette/Marinade
- In a blender, blend together all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette until smooth.
- Pour half of the vinaigrette into a freezer bag with the chicken breasts. Pour the other half of the vinaigrette into a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Salad
- Let the chicken marinate in the basil vinaigrette for at least 1-2 hours.
- Heat your grill to medium-high heat and brush or spray the grates with oil.
- Brush the quartered peaches with a little olive oil. Grill the chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side depending on the thickness.
- While the chicken is grilling, grill the peaches for approximately 2 minutes per side or until they have nice grill marks.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken rests prepare the rest of the salad. In a large bowl or on a serving platter add the mixed greens and top with crumbled goat cheese, pecans and the grilled peaches.
- Top with the sliced chicken and serve with the basil vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
681mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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