Chicken and Melon Salad with Orange Basil Dressing
Created by JostLori on November 3, 2013
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 25m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #10963
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup oil (olive oil)
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1/2 whole cantaloupe
- 6 cups salad greens (torn mixed)
- 1 whole carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts, salted
How to Make
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Step 1: In large bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, basil, mustard, salt and pepper.
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Step 2: Pour 1/2 cup of the dressing into a large shallow dish. Add the chicken, turning to coat, then marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
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Step 3: Place the chicken on a greased grill over medium-high heat. Discard the used marinade. Close the grill lid and cook, turning once, until no longer pink inside, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly before slicing crosswise.
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Step 4: Meanwhile, peel, seed and cut cantaloupe into wedges, then add to the grill. Close lid and cook, turning halfway through, until grill-marked, about 5 minutes.
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Step 5: Meanwhile, to the dressing in the bowl, add greens, carrot, celery, croutons and cashews. Toss to coat. Divide among your serving plates. Top with chicken and cantaloupe and serve immediately.