Grilled Caribe Salad

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:
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

Grilled Caribe Salad Recipe

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.

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