Grilled Chicken Salad with Peach-Pecan Vinaigrette
Serves 4
Time 10 min
You can use leftover grilled chicken to make this recipe. For extra flavor, grill the peaches and red onions, too. Nobody will guess that the fruity, nutty dressing here is made without added oil.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped candied ginger (optional)
- 3 peaches, pitted and sliced, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, grilled and chopped
Method
Purée pecans, vinegar, ginger, 1/3 of the peaches, 2 to 4 tablespoons water, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. If desired, press through a fine sieve for a silkier dressing.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add remaining peaches, onion, lettuce and chicken and toss to combine; garnish with more pecans.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 200 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 18g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 18g protein.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped candied ginger (optional)
- 3 peaches, pitted and sliced, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, grilled and chopped