Chicken
and Mesclun Salad with Raspberry-Walnut Vinaigrette BBQ Recipe Raspberry
vinegar and walnut oil conspire to conquer your taste buds in this refreshing
summer dish.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
(about 1-1/4 pounds)
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tri-colored
peppercorns, crushed
1/3 cup walnut oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups
mesclun (mixed spring greens), rinsed and dried
Salt
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Rinse chicken and pat dry.
Brush chicken lightly with olive oil; press peppercorns evenly onto both sides
of chicken. Place chicken in centre of cooking grate; sear 3 to 4 minutes,
turning once halfway through searing time. Continue grilling chicken 7 to 8 minutes
or until chicken is no longer pink in centre and juices run clear, turning once
halfway through grilling time. Meanwhile, prepare vinaigrette by whisking
together walnut oil, raspberry vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Divide
greens among 4 individual plates. Season chicken with additional salt to taste.
Carve into thin slices and arrange on greens. Top with raspberries and pecans.
Drizzle with vinaigrette. Makes 4 servings. Thanks to www.weber.com
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