Grilled Chicken 'N Fruit Salad With Watermelon Pick

Name: Grilled Chicken 'N Fruit Salad With Watermelon Pickled Pepper Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: WATERMELON PICKLED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE; 4 cups fresh watermelon juice *[see note below]; 2/3 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 4 fresh jalapenos, thinly slice crosswise [use mandolin if you have one]; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1-1/2 teaspoons coarse ground salt; 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper; GRILLED CHICKEN 'n FRUIT SALAD; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 8 fresh ripe nectarines, halved and pitted; 8 cups mixed salad greens; 1 bunch radishes, ends trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced; 1-1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed to room temperature; 6 cups mixed melon balls [cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon]; 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese; 1-1/2 cups toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

WATERMELON PICKLED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE
4 cups fresh watermelon juice *[see note below]
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 fresh jalapenos, thinly slice crosswise [use mandolin if you have one]
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons coarse ground salt
1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper
GRILLED CHICKEN 'n FRUIT SALAD
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
8 fresh ripe nectarines, halved and pitted
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 bunch radishes, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed to room temperature
6 cups mixed melon balls [cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon]
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1-1/2 cups toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

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["* NOTE: If you do not have a juicer, use a wooden spoon or metal ladle to press cut watermelon pieces through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring cup or bowl to catch juice. Discard solids.", "Place 3 cups of watermelon juice, vinegar and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add jalapeno and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 5 to 15 minutes, or just until liquid reduces by half. Drain peppers, reserving cooking liquid, and cool to room temperature.", "Whisk together cooled pepper cooking liquid, remaining watermelon juice, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until well mixed. Stir in pickled jalapeno.", "Place chicken thighs between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and use smooth side of meat mallet to pound chicken to half its thickness. Place chicken in 2-gallon zip-top storage bag along with 1/3 of WATERMELON PICKLED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE. Seal bag, squeezing out as much as air as possible, and let chicken marinate while preparing grill.", "Place chicken on grill and cook for 3-5 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and tent with foil; let chicken rest while rest of salad is being prepared.", "Brush cut sides of nectarines with bit of remaining WATERMELON PICKLED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE. Place cut side down on hot grill and grill for 1-2 minutes, or just until slightly softened with visible grill marks. Flip fruit over and grill for additional 1-2 minutes. Remove fruit from heat and cut into thin wedges, then cut each wedge in half crosswise. Place in a large salad bowl.", "Add the salad greens, radishes, green onions, peas, melon balls, and half of remaining WATERMELON PICKLED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE; toss to coat. Divide salad between eight plates. Cut chicken into slices and top salad greens. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles and walnuts over salads. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and serve immediately.", "NOTE: The vinaigrette can be made up to 2 days ahead; store in fridge in a tightly sealed jar.
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The salad can be mixed up 3 hours ahead, but wait to dress it until just before serving. Add chicken, grilled nectarines, blue cheese and walnuts just before serving, too.
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To make a portable treat, wrap salad in warmed flatbread, tortillas, naan or pita and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. These wraps would be perfect for outdoor events, picnics, etc."]

2559

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

343

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: WATERMELON PICKLED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE, 4 cups fresh watermelon juice *[see note below], 2/3 cup white wine vinegar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken 'N Fruit Salad With Watermelon Pickled Pepper Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Chicken 'N Fruit Salad With Watermelon Pickled Pepper Vinaigrette

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