Newk'S Favorite Salad (Kinda Like) Recipe

Name: Newk'S Favorite Salad (Kinda Like)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces total); salt and pepper; olive oil; 4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved; 3/4 cup artichoke heart, chopped; 3/4 cup pecans, toasted; 1 cup crouton; Sherry Vinaigrette; 1/3 cup sherry wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces total)
salt and pepper
olive oil
4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
3/4 cup artichoke heart, chopped
3/4 cup pecans, toasted
1 cup crouton
Sherry Vinaigrette
1/3 cup sherry wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
To make sherry vinaigrette: Pour first 5 vinagrette ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. using the smaller blender opening, slowly add the oil and blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed, according to your taste.
2
Lightly season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill chicken breasts until cooked throughout, but still juicy. Set aside to cool, and then slice.
3
Prepare salad by adding lettuce, chicken breast, gorgonzola, cranberries, grapes, artichokes, pecans and croutons to a large salad bowl. Slowly add just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the salad and then toss. Serve salad with additional vinaigrette on the side for those who like more dressing.

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped, 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces total), salt and pepper, olive oil, and more.

Yes, Newk'S Favorite Salad (Kinda Like) 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.

Newk'S Favorite Salad (Kinda Like)

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