Radicchio Endive Chicken Salad
This radicchio endive chicken salad is bright, hearty and full of texture. With grilled chicken, bold greens and a punchy homemade dressing, it’s fresh and satisfying. Serve it as a main dish or alongside a light side.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Food Processor or Blender or Whisk
- Grill Pan Cast Iron
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon onion powder
- ½ Teaspoon ground paprika
- 3 Heads radicchio
- 3 Heads endive
- 1 Hearts romaine lettuce
- 1 Cup basil leaves fresh
- ½ Cup parmesan shaved
- 1 Cup cherry tomatoes
For the Dressing
- ¼ Cup mustard whole grain
- 2 lemons juiced
- ¼ Cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 3 Cloves garlic
- 1 Tablespoon shallot minced
- ¼ Cup red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Pound chicken until ½-inch thick. Season both sides of chicken breast with black pepper, onion powder and paprika.
- Heat a cast iron grill pan over high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken and grill 4 minutes per side. Place onto a wooden cutting board and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Wash produce. Cut radicchio and endives into quarters. Cut romaine hearts in half, then into quarters.
- Combine radicchio, endives, romaine, tomatoes, basil, and parmesan in a large bowl with grilled chicken and gently toss.
- Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree for 15 seconds.
- Pour ½ of the dressing onto the salad and toss to coat. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
Notes
Grill the chicken in advance: Save time by prepping protein ahead.
Use fresh lemon juice: Bottled juice won’t give the same brightness.
Toss gently: The delicate greens can bruise if overmixed.
Use fresh lemon juice: Bottled juice won’t give the same brightness.
Toss gently: The delicate greens can bruise if overmixed.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 1584mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5384IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 4mg
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