Grilled Chicken Salad With Roasted Garlic Mayonnais

Name: Grilled Chicken Salad With Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch-long, pencil-thin strips; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 6 cups mixed salad greens, torn into bite-sized pieces (including several leafy varieties, a bit of crunchy Romaine hearts and some arugula); 1 red sweet bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings; 1 yellow sweet bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings; 1 1/2 cups roasted garlic mayonnaise (recipe follows); balsamic vinegar, for drizzling; Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise; 8 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch-long, pencil-thin strips
1/2 cup chopped green onion
6 cups mixed salad greens, torn into bite-sized pieces (including several leafy varieties, a bit of crunchy Romaine hearts and some arugula)
1 red sweet bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings
1 yellow sweet bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings
1 1/2 cups roasted garlic mayonnaise (recipe follows)
balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise
8 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

1
Brush each of the chicken breasts with the olive oil, then season both sides with the salt and pepper. Grill over hot coals, turning once, until golden brown and thoroughly cooked; cool, then cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
2
Combine cooled chicken with the Roasted Garlic mayonnaise, celery and green onions.
3
To serve, arrange one-fourth of the salad greens on each of 4 plates. Arrange pepper slices on top of greens, then drizzle some of the vinegar and olive oil over each portion, along with additional seasonings of salt and pepper.
4
Finally, spoon on chicken salad mixture. Serve immediately.
5
Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise: Roast 8 garlic cloves, still in their skins, in 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-proof dish at 350 F until soft when pressed, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let garlic cool, peel away outer skins and place garlic pulp and oil from roasting dish in bowl of a food processor, along with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice and Dijon-style mustard. Process until garlic is pureed and mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.

1790

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch-long, pencil-thin strips, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Salad With Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise 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 Salad With Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise

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