Sunday, August 10, 2008

Chicken, Avacado & Grapefruit Salad

Chicken, Avocado & Grapefruit Salad
by: Susan Snee

Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp Citrus and Basil Rub
1 tsp Olive Oil

Dressing and Salad:
2 lg ruby red grapefruit
1 tbsp orange marmalade
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
4-6 radishes
1 firm, ripe avocado
1 bag (6oz) fresh baby spinach greens
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions:
1- For chicken, combine ingredients. Heat skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cook chicken until completely done. Remove from skillet and let cool.
2- For dressing, 1 tsp grapefruit zest. Cut grapefruit in half. Juice Grapefruit: to measure 1/4 cup of juice. Combine grapefruit juice, marmalade, oil, salt and pepper. Peep remaining grapefruit. Separate sections and cut each on in half.
3- For salad, slice radishes, peel and slice avocado, cut chicken into strips, wash spinach and place onto plate or bowl. Top with sliced chicken grapefruit, radishes, avocado, almonds and onion. Pour dressing over salad , toss gently.

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