Grilled Chicken Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
By Rachael DeVaux
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 0 2-3 servings

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A light, refreshing salad perfect for warm evenings. Ready in about 30 minutes, it combines grilled chicken, bright citrus, crunchy almonds and creamy goat cheese for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup squeezed orange juice (about 1/2 orange)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp honey
Salad
- 2 organic chicken breaststrimmed, butterflied and halved; seasoned with pink salt and ground pepper
- 3-4 large handfuls mixed greens
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 orange, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/3 cup Marcona almonds
- 1/4 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
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Whisk the orange juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and honey until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the salad.
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Season the chicken breasts with pink salt and ground pepper, then grill them until cooked through. Let rest briefly, then slice into strips.
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In a large bowl combine the mixed greens, chopped cilantro, orange pieces and Marcona almonds.
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Drizzle a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat, reserving the remaining dressing for topping.
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Arrange the sliced chicken over the dressed greens.
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Spoon a little more vinaigrette over the chicken, sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese across the salad and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Tip: Store any leftover vinaigrette in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Additional Info
Course: Main Course, Salad
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