Grilled Mini Chicken Ball Salad with Oven-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Grilled Mini Chicken Ball Salad with Oven-Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 cooked mini chicken meatballs (page 12), prepared as 3/4-inch meatballs, roasted at 450F for 15 to 20 minutes; 2 bunches watercress, ends trimmed and discarded, the rest cut into 2-inch-long pieces; 1 cup oven-dried cherry tomatoes (recipe follows), at room temperature; 2 cups white beans (page 85) or rinsed canned white beans; 1/2 red onion, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1/4 cup apple cider vinaigrette (page 112); 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved; 6 fresh thyme sprigs; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; (makes 1 cup)

Servings: persons

18 cooked mini chicken meatballs (page 12), prepared as 3/4-inch meatballs, roasted at 450F for 15 to 20 minutes
2 bunches watercress, ends trimmed and discarded, the rest cut into 2-inch-long pieces
1 cup oven-dried cherry tomatoes (recipe follows), at room temperature
2 cups white beans (page 85) or rinsed canned white beans
1/2 red onion, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup apple cider vinaigrette (page 112)
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
6 fresh thyme sprigs
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup olive oil
(makes 1 cup)

1
Prepare a hot grill.
2
Soak wooden skewers for 5 minutes to prevent them from burning.
3
Skewer each ball in the center using 3 balls per skewer.
4
Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook, turning them so that the balls are hot and charred on all sides, for about 5 minutes total.
5
Meanwhile, combine the watercress, cherry tomatoes, beans, and onions in a large bowl.
6
Dress with the apple cider vinaigrette, making sure to lightly toss the salad mixture but thoroughly incorporate the dressing.
7
Transfer the salad to a large platter or individual bowls and top with the hot chicken balls.
8
Preheat the oven to 275F.
9
Combine the cherry tomatoes, thyme, garlic, salt, and olive oil in a large mixing bowl and toss to thoroughly coat the tomatoes.
10
Spread out the tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet.
11
Bake until the tomatoes are shriveled and sweet but not browned, about 1 1/2 hours.
12
Rotate the pan every 30 minutes for even cooking.

1375

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

168

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 cooked mini chicken meatballs (page 12), prepared as 3/4-inch meatballs, roasted at 450F for 15 to 20 minutes, 2 bunches watercress, ends trimmed and discarded, the rest cut into 2-inch-long pieces, 1 cup oven-dried cherry tomatoes (recipe follows), at room temperature, 2 cups white beans (page 85) or rinsed canned white beans, and more.

Yes, Grilled Mini Chicken Ball Salad with Oven-Dried Tomatoes 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.

Grilled Mini Chicken Ball Salad with Oven-Dried Tomatoes

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