Grilled Chicken Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
Grilled Chicken Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
This Mediterranean fusion of flavors works well as a marinade or salad dressing.
cooking information
prep. time:
20 min
cook time:
12 min
serving information
serves:
4
Ingredients
- 1 jar (8 oz.) Classico® Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Sauce
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup Heinz® Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halve, about 4 oz. each
- 10 oz. mixed salad greens, or about 8 cups
- 1 cup sliced or chopped cucumber
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, Vinegar, Pesto Sauce, garlic and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired. Pour 1 cup into a plastic resealable bag for marinating and reserve remaining 1-1/2 cups for salad dressing. Place chicken into bag, turning until evenly coated. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, or overnight if desired, turning occasionally.
- Preheat grill on medium heat. Remove chicken from refrigerator, discarding marinade and bag. Grill chicken for 8 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning occasionally. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and cut into slices.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine salad greens, cucumber and onion. Pour in reserved salad dressing and toss until well coated. Divide between 4 plates and top with sliced chicken.
Tips
If preferred, place marinade/salad dressing ingredients in leak-proof jar or container, and shake vigorously until well mixed.