Grilled Chicken Salad With Cherries

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Grilled Chicken Salad With Cherries
45 min.
6
197kcal

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Experience the delightful fusion of flavors and textures in our Grilled Chicken Salad With Cherries, a dish that perfectly balances the savory and sweet. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely lunch or looking for a refreshing dinner option, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and nourish your body. It's not just a meal; it's an experience that brings together the juicy richness of grilled chicken and the vibrant burst of fresh cherries.

This recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions or anyone simply seeking a healthier, wholesome meal. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish for yourself or serve it to guests, all while keeping the calorie count light at only 197 kcal per serving.

The combination of gourmet salad greens, a zesty vinaigrette made from Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar, and the natural sweetness of cherries creates a symphony of flavors in every bite. It's a colorful presentation that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also add a beautiful touch to your dining table. So fire up the grill and let’s dive into a salad that's not only delicious but also a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
  • cups the salad 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons shallots minced
  • 24 ounce chicken breast halves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • 1.5 cups cherries sweet pitted coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme dried fresh minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. To prepare chicken, rub 2 teaspoons oil over chicken.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Prepare grill.
  4. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.
  5. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  6. To prepare vinaigrette, combine water and next 8 ingredients (water through 1/8 teaspoon pepper) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
  7. Arrange salad greens on plates, and top with sliced chicken, chopped cherries, and vinaigrette.
  8. Garnish with whole cherries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories197kcal
Protein51.87%
Fat31.5%
Carbs16.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.35
Glycemic Load
1.44
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.178695678711%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
10.42mg
Pelargonidin
0.09mg
Peonidin
0.52mg
Catechin
1.5mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
1.73mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:197.42kcal
9.87%
Fat:6.78g
10.44%
Saturated Fat:1.18g
7.37%
Carbohydrates:8.06g
2.69%
Net Carbohydrates:7.03g
2.56%
Sugar:5.04g
5.6%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:259.26mg
11.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.13g
50.27%
Vitamin B3:12.13mg
60.65%
Selenium:37.07µg
52.96%
Vitamin B6:0.91mg
45.63%
Phosphorus:266.28mg
26.63%
Vitamin B5:1.75mg
17.49%
Potassium:586.24mg
16.75%
Vitamin C:13.5mg
16.37%
Vitamin A:522IU
10.44%
Magnesium:40.47mg
10.12%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.7%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.85%
Vitamin K:7.7µg
7.33%
Iron:1.25mg
6.94%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.7%
Folate:22.67µg
5.67%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.41%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.3%
Copper:0.08mg
4.12%
Fiber:1.03g
4.11%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%
Calcium:24.01mg
2.4%
Source:My Recipes