Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

This Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes! It’s packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber and flavor! Enjoy this easy dish as a light lunch or dinner option any day of the week!

Cooking Equipment:

Grill pan/grill plate/BBQ grill; Large bowl; Small bowl; Whisk

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Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Grilled Chicken, Pear Salad, Blue Cheese Dressing, Healthy Meal

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (200g)

2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)

1 teaspoon garlic powder (5ml)

1 teaspoon paprika (5ml)

Salt and pepper to taste (2g each)

2 pears, cored and sliced into wedges (200g)

2 cups mixed greens (100g)

½ cup crumbled blue cheese (50g) For the dressing:

¼ cup olive oil (60ml)

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (30ml)

1 tablespoon honey (15ml)

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Grill for 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly before slicing into strips.

In a large bowl, combine the pear wedges, mixed greens and blue cheese crumbles. Toss to combine.

In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar and honey for the dressing. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.

Add the grilled chicken strips to the salad and toss again until everything is evenly coated in dressing. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving.

Nutrition:

Calories – 495 kcal; Protein – 28g; Fat – 25g; Carbohydrates – 33g; Fiber – 6g; Sodium – 590mg List of

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Did You Know?

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