Pear Salad with Grilled Chicken Breasts

INGREDIENTS:
4 Elmira Poultry "Quality First" Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (½ tsp dried)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 pear, sliced
  • 4 oz cold brie cheese, cubed
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp thawed apple juice concentrate
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh chives
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • ½ tsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

DIRECTIONS:
In small bowl, whisk together mustard, oil, thyme, salt and pepper; brush over chicken.

Place chicken on greased grill over medium-high heat or under broiler; close lid and cook, turning once, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink inside.

Transfer to cutting board, slice thinly and keep warm.

Dressing:

In large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, apple juice concentrate, chives, mustard, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.

Add greens, pear, cheese and pecans; toss to coat.

Divide among 4 plates; arranging chicken slices over the top

Note: To make this salad even faster, you can substitute Elmira Poultry Quik Strips for the whole Chicken Breasts, and omit first 5 ingredients.

 
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