This Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad has it all; sweet, salty and light flavours combined for a quick and easy summer lunch or dinner. The vermilion nectarines provide a touch of sweetness and tart in contrast the smoky, succulent grilled chicken, and the honey vinaigrette adds the flavour to marry everything together.
To prepare, begin by grilling some chicken breasts lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and then drizzled with a bit of olive oil until cooked through and a little charred around the edges. At the same time cut up ripe nectarines and get out a grab bag of fresh greens, say arugula, spinach and romaine. Add-ins like crumbled feta cheese or toasted nuts or diced avocado provide interest and nutrition.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and a litttle salt and pepper to make the honey dressing. Taste and season with more sugar or vinegar as needed. Pour the dressing over the salad right before serving, so the greens stay crisp.
Spread the grilled chicken slices over the bed of greens and nectarines, then toss gently until distributed. This salad is not just pretty to look at, it’s also a well-rounded mix of lean protein, healthy fats, and fresh garden veggies.
Great if you’re looking to serve up lunch in the heat, or if you like to prepare ahead of time, Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad is a tasty, hearty, and healthy meal for every member of the family to tuck into.
