Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad
25 min.
25
121kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad! This vibrant dish is not only gluten-free but also a perfect addition to any meal, whether as a side dish, antipasti, or a refreshing starter. With just 25 minutes of preparation time, you can serve up to 25 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family dinners.

Imagine the succulent flavors of perfectly grilled chicken breast, seasoned to perfection, paired with the sweet juiciness of ripe nectarines. The addition of creamy, crumbled chèvre (goat cheese) and crunchy pecans creates a delightful contrast in textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Each serving is a mere 121 calories, allowing you to indulge without guilt!

This salad is not just about taste; it’s also a feast for the eyes. The vibrant colors of the greens, nectarines, and the rich tones of the nuts and cheese make it a stunning centerpiece on any table. Plus, the use of nut oils in the dressing adds a rich depth of flavor while providing heart-healthy benefits.

So, whether you're looking for a light snack or a sophisticated starter, this Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad is sure to impress. Get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • ounces goat cheese fresh crumbled (goat cheese)
  •  chicken breast halves dry with skin (2 lb. total), rinsed, patted , and fat trimmed
  •  tofu pitted rinsed thinly sliced
  • 0.7 cup pecans 
  • oz the salad rinsed
  • 25 servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • grill
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Spread pecans in a baking pan and bake until golden under skins, about 10 minutes.
  3. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
  4. Mound salad greens on four dinner plates. In a small bowl, stir vegetable oil, walnut oil, and vinegar to blend. Set aside.
  5. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  6. Lay on a lightly oiled barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium-high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds); close lid on gas grill. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 15 minutes total.
  7. Transfer chicken to a cutting board.
  8. Remove skin if desired.
  9. Slice chicken across the grain 1/2 inch thick; arrange over greens. Tuck nectarine around chicken. Scatter goat cheese and pecans over the top. Stir dressing; pour over salads.
  10. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Nut Oils on Salad: A drizzle of walnut, hazelnut, or almond oil makes a salad dressing--like the one in this salad--rich and interesting. Until recently, though, nut oils have generally been imported and pricey. Now, less expensive oils pressed from Western nuts are joining imports in grocery stores.
  12. Nut oils are good for your heart, as well as your salads. Almond and hazelnut oils are rich in monounsaturated fats, and walnut oil supplies omega-3 fatty acids. Refrigerate nut oils after opening; they turn rancid quickly at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories121kcal
Protein26.49%
Fat68.93%
Carbs4.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1
Glycemic Load
0.08
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.9343478018823%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.28mg
Delphinidin
0.19mg
Catechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.88kcal
6.04%
Fat:9.32g
14.35%
Saturated Fat:1.92g
11.98%
Carbohydrates:1.39g
0.46%
Net Carbohydrates:0.89g
0.32%
Sugar:0.25g
0.28%
Cholesterol:14.18mg
4.73%
Sodium:239.45mg
10.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.06g
16.13%
Vitamin B3:1.99mg
9.95%
Selenium:6.08µg
8.69%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.12%
Vitamin K:8.25µg
7.86%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.11%
Phosphorus:63.53mg
6.35%
Calcium:51.73mg
5.17%
Copper:0.08mg
4.15%
Iron:0.69mg
3.84%
Vitamin A:168.53IU
3.37%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.3%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.92%
Vitamin C:2.36mg
2.86%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.8%
Potassium:95.77mg
2.74%
Magnesium:9.9mg
2.48%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.38%
Fiber:0.51g
2.03%
Zinc:0.3mg
1.98%
Folate:5.34µg
1.34%
Source:My Recipes