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Grilled Chicken Salad with Radishes, Cucumbers, and Tarragon Pesto

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Radishes, Cucumbers, and Tarragon Pesto

Grilled Chicken Salad with Radishes, Cucumbers, and Tarragon Pesto

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Equipment

  • Grill - Allows smoky flavor preparation of chicken.

  • Cutting board - Safely cut raw ingredients like radishes and cucumbers.

  • Chef's knife - Essential for efficiently chopping vegetables.

  • Mandoline slicer - Thinly slice cucumbers and radishes.

  • Food processor (optional) - Blend tarragon leaves, garlic, nuts, cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice to make pesto.

  • Mixing bowls - Various sizes for mixing dressings and salad components.

  • Salad spinner (optional) - Quickly drain and dry lettuce mixes.

  • Measuring cups and spoons - Ensure accurate ingredient measurements.

  • Paper towels or kitchen cloth - Clean up spills, handle wet food items, sanitize surfaces.

  • Rubber spatula (optional) - Scrape bowl contents when mixing dressings or ingredients.

  • Serving platter or salad bowl - Present the final dish attractively and conveniently for serving.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh tarragon leaves plus 2 teaspoons chopped

  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves

  • 4 tablespoons pine nuts, divided

  • 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided

  • 2 teaspoons chopped shallot

  • 6 tablespoons (or more) olive oil, divided, plus additional for brushing

  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves

  • 4 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style French or sourdough bread

  • 1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens

  • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes (from 1 large bunch)

  • 1 cup thinly sliced Japanese cucumbers (about 1 1/2)

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Place 1/4 cup tarragon leaves, parsley, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and shallot in mini processor; chop coarsely. With machine running, gradually add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Add more olive oil by teaspoonfuls to thin, if necessary.
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Instruction 2

Whisk 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
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Instruction 3

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush chicken breasts on both sides with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until grill marks form, skin is crisp, and chicken is cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; let rest 5 minutes. Using clean brush, brush both sides of bread with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until dark-brown grill marks appear on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Instruction 4

Place greens, radishes, and cucumbers in large bowl. Toss with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates.
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Instruction 5

Cut grilled chicken breasts crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange 1 sliced chicken breast atop salad on each plate. Spoon tarragon pesto over chicken. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons pine nuts over salads. Serve with grilled bread slices.
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