As I begin my journey to healthier eating I am really trying hard to bring more salads into my daily menu plan. As a busy working mom time is not my friend so when I find a recipe that I love and can meal prep, it becomes a go to – a LOT!
I LOVE grilled chicken – and the fact I can make a bunch at one time to eat all week makes me love it that much more. If you do not feel like grilling or broiling some chicken for this recipe, a pre-made rotisserie is also an amazing option. I have made this recipe with a lemon flavored rotisserie chicken from Shoprite and it was so amazing.
Raw Romaine lettuce is a delicious, nutritious and crispy addition to any salad. However, when you cut a head of fresh Romaine in half and cook it on a grill for a few minutes… magic happens.
The flavors intensify and lend an interesting dimension to an otherwise basic salad.
Serves 4
Salad Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce, washed, patted dry and cut in half length-wise
- 8 oz. rotisserie chicken breast meat
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- 1 t. Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 t. honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Set your oven to broil or fire up the grill.
2. Cut the Romaine heads in half and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Place under the pre-heated broiler or in fish grilling basket on grill for a couple minutes (keeping a close eye on it because lettuce will burn quickly).
5. Remove once the lettuce is a nice, golden brown.
6. Add all the ingredients for the balsamic vinaigrette together in a glass bowl.
7. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
8. Allow vinaigrette to sit for at least half an hour to give the flavors a chance to meld.
9. Place ½ browned Romaine head on each plate and top with 2 oz. of chicken and 1 oz. of goat cheese. Divide sliced red cabbage and chopped pecans among the four plates. Drizzle each salad with a little of the vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Healthy and flavorful - this grilled chicken romaine salad will be sure to be a frequent addition to your lunch or dinner meal plan.Grilled Romaine Chicken Salad
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Salad Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients
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