Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad

Name: Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 5 boneless skinless chicken breast (4 ounces each); 7 cups torn mixed salad greens; 2 ounces Brie cheese, cubed; 2 medium pears, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

I served this fabulous salad at a shower, and received many compliments. The vinaigrette pairs wonderfully with the grilled chicken and Brie, and the nuts offer a fun crunch. —Janet Duran of Des Moines, Washington

Ingredients

5 boneless skinless chicken breast (4 ounces each)
7 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 ounces Brie cheese, cubed
2 medium pears, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
2 tablespoons canola oil
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Arrange the salad greens, cheese, pears and pecans on individual plates. Slice chicken; arrange over salad. Whisk the apple juice concentrate, oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 329 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 fat, 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.

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