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Friday, April 23, 2010

Grilled Chicken and Watermelon Salad

This meal to me yells warm weather and times sitting out at 8 while the sun is setting and feeling the evening cool down all around you and nice sizzling grill in front of you to cook on.  What can beat a spring or summer evening?  Not much, but this meal is a great compliment to it!  And you don't even REALLY need an outdoor grill, but a grilling pan and while eating this meal outside would be lovely you can always enjoy the out-of-doors on a nice lazy walk after the meal or before.

Shopping List:
1) 1 lb chicken breasts

2) Buy a portion of a seedless watermelon (unless you have a large family gathering finishing a whole one takes time and dedication, so I just purchased a 1/4 of one)

3) Spinach Salad Bag or Watercress

4) Feta Cheese (optional)

5) Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

6) Balsamic Vinegar

7) Olive Oil

8) Honey

9) Lemon Juice

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To Begin:

Start by cutting your chicken breasts in half longwise, I think they make them too thick nowadays and they make more helpings and grill up better when they aren't as thick.

Then in a dish place them so they are all lying next to each other and pour the Honey Dijon Vinaigrette over them. Make sure each one is coated. Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour.

When starting dinner start by cutting up your watermelon into slices, removing the rind.  Keep them kind of large because that makes it easier to turn and work with them.

If outside the grill needs to be ready and if inside make sure to prewarm your grill pan.  Spray with cooking spray.

Once hot place your chicken on the grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side.  Remove from grill and place on a plate.

Now before you put the watermelon on the grill drizzle honey and lemon juice over both sides of the the pieces.  Spray your grill again with cooking spray.

Place on grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side.  Once done remove from heat onto a separate plate.  Chop into bite size pieces.

In a large bowl put your spinach (the whole bag). In a measuring cup mix 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons honey(you can make more dressing if you like).  Once it is well mixed pour over spinach and toss.  Mix in watermelon bites and toss.

Place desired amounts on plates, slice up your chicken, sprinkle feta on top and you are good to go!

Enjoy!


1 comment:

  1. how did you get the idea to grill your watermelon? I would have never thought of that! Katie

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