Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Cajun Chicken Salad


I made this salad for dinner last night and had to share the recipe with you. It was to-die-for.

Cajun Chicken Salad (adapted from Simple but perfect salads)

Ingredients
4 servings

4 skinless chicken breast
4 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1-2 ripe mango peeled and cut into thick slices
7 oz mixed salad green
1/2 red onion,chopped
5-6 medium sized beets
7-8 radishes, sliced
1/4 walnut halves

for the dressing
4 T walnut oil
2 t Dijon mustard
1 T lemon
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 375. Wash beets and put in a foil pouch on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 25-40 minutes depending on the size of the beets. Remove from foil and allow to cool. Once they are cool to the touch, peel the skin and dice.

Spray the chicken with canola oil and sprinkle seasoning all over. Grill for about 3 minutes per side or until thoroughly cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Add the mango slices to the grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.

Meanwhile, arrange the greens in a large bowl with onion, beet, radishes, and walnuts.

Put the walnut oil, mustard, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk until well blended. Pour over the salad.

Place the salad on a plate, top with sliced chicken breast and grilled mango.

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