Grilled Chicken Salad with Greens and Balsamic Dressing
- 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
- 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.
olive oil, balsamic vinegar, olivada, garlic, chicken breast, thyme, fresh fennel bulb, head radicchio, red onion, fresh figs, nuts
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-chicken-salad-with-greens-and-balsamic-dressing-102169 (may not work)