Grilled Caribe Salad

Aug 22, 2012

Categories: Chicken, Main Course

Ingredients:

4 skinless/boneless chicken breast halves

2 bags pre– cut, washed salad greens

1tsp ground black pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

2 tbsp citrus dressing (recipe follows)

12 tomato wedges

4 tbsp thinly sliced yellow bell pepper

4 tbsp thinly sliced red bell pepper

4 tbsp thinly sliced onion

1 cup diced fresh papaya

4 tbsp cilantro springs

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Citrus Dressing:

Ingredients:

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp mustard

1 tsp grated ginger

1/4 tsp finely minced fresh garlic

1 tsp lite soy sauce

1/4 round cumin

1/4 tsp coarse salt

2 tbsp chopped cilantro

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1/2 cup canola oil

Directions:

Preheat gas or charcoal grill. Season the chicken with salt and pepper (your favourite seasonings) . Brush chicken with oil; place on grill and cook, turning about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked throughout . While chicken grills, toss the lettuce with dressing. Mound onto 4 plates or into 4 bowls. Garnish with remaining ingredients. Slice chicken into serving size pieces and place on salad.

Citrus Dressing Procedure:

Place all the ingredients except the canola oil in a blender and puree. With the blender running slowly add the oil to emulsify.

Remove to a container and chill 1 hour before using. Stir before using.