Friday, April 29, 2016

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Grilled Chicken Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

 

From Susan, our local food editor.

Grilled Chicken Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

For the salad:

5 ounces romaine and iceberg salad mix

1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 cup sliced strawberries

1/2 cup diced golden delicious or Granny Smith apple

Blue cheese crumbles

Sliced almonds, roasted, or a nut blend of roasted almonds, pecans and walnuts

1 or 2 marinated grilled chicken breasts, sliced

 

Assemble the salad by layering the ingredients listed on a large platter.

For the Grilled Chicken Marinade:

2 teaspoons apple cider vinaigrette

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon coarse ground sea salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

 

Mix all ingredients in a bowl or plastic bag (make sure to increase measurements if doing more than one breast). Add the chicken. Marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours. Prep grill, getting a medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard marinade. Place the marinated chicken breasts over direct heat, grilling for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until an internal thermometer registers 160 degrees. Remove from heat to a plate, covering it with foil. Allow the chicken to rest another 5 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165 is reached. Slice for a salad or serve as desired.

 

For the Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Pinch of cayenne pepper

 

Briskly whisk all the ingredients together to emulsify/thicken the dressing. Serve immediately. To store: Seal in airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.

 

 

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{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Curried Chicken Salad

 

Curried Chicken Salad

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/curried-chicken-salad-recipe.html

Recipe courtesy of Ellie Krieger

Total Time: 55 minutes
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings, 1 cup chicken salad and 1 1/4 cups greens
Ingredients
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, no more than 3/4-inch thick
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup halved red grapes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces mixed greens (about 5 cups lightly packed))
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions
Bring the broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add chicken to broth and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Turn the heat off and let chicken stand in the cooking liquid, covered, until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the broth and cool completely in the refrigerator. Cut into 1/4-inch dice. Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and beginning to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and curry powder. Fold in the chicken, grapes and cilantro and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the greens with the oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the greens on 4 individual plates, top with a scoop of the chicken salad and sprinkle with the almonds.
Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium
Good source of: Riboflavin, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium


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Thursday, April 28, 2016

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

 

Today, I had an early dentist appointment, then my cleaning lady is here.  When she leaves, I’ll go to the next town (Cape Girardeau) for my physical therapy and then errands for the business.  Tomorrow, we go to St. Louis for an appointment with my shoulder surgeon to see how I’m doing.  When we get home, I’ll be headed out to Optimist Bingo.  Sunday, I’m driving a two year old German Shepherd up the road a bit on a rescue transport.  It’s beautiful here today.  You all have a wonderful day.

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From Susan, our local food editor.

Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

This is a recipe for a single-serving salad, but it can easily be adjusted for a larger salad for a family or a group.

One big handful chopped romaine lettuce

1 ounce spring mix lettuce

Shredded carrot and red cabbage

1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese blend

2 teaspoons frozen roasted corn, thawed

1 tablespoon chopped bacon

1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

4 grape tomatoes, 1 for each corner of the salad

Approximately 3 ounces chicken, sliced, either grilled or leftover fried tenders

 

In a large bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce. Spread the spring mix evenly across the romaine lettuce. Add carrot and red cabbage blend, sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over, then add bacon and chopped egg. Place 1 grape tomato in each corner of the salad and place chicken across the top of the salad. If desired, top with dried red peppers, croutons or sesame seeds. Serve with avocado-lime ranch dressing.

 

Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

1/2 to 1 avocado

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup buttermilk or yogurt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cumin powder

2 teaspoons lime juice

Milk

 

Scoop avocado from the peel and mash well. Mix, in a bowl or pint jar, with mayonnaise and yogurt. Add spices and lime juice. Stir well. Add some milk to get the correct thickness. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

 

 

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Easy 7 Can Tortilla Soup

 

Gary shared this one in response to my great love of soup!

Ok Ms. Soup aficionado, if you don't have this one, then you have missed the ferry to Aransas.

Whether it's a cold evening's easy dinner or just something

quick and easy, this will warm your tummy or settle your craving for a good soup.  I have even taken a crock-pot full to a luncheon before I retired from the VA.

 

I too am a BIG soup person.  Enjoy!

Easy 7 Can Tortilla Soup

Now this is an easy recipe that anyone can make.

Ingredients    

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken

1 (15 ounce) can black beans (or Red Beans)

1 (15 ounce) can kidney bean

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green Chile peppers, drained

 1/2 medium onion, diced

3 stalks celery, diced

4-5 garlic cubes, diced

Corn Tortilla chips to garnish soup

 

Directions

1 Sauté onions, garlic and celery. 

2 Open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. Simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

 

 

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{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Tomato Avocado Cucumber Chickpea Salad with Feta and Greek Lemon Dressing

 

From Susan, the local senior director and food editor at the Southeast Missourian.

Tomato Avocado Cucumber Chickpea Salad with Feta and Greek Lemon Dressing

2 containers (10.5 ounces each) red cherry tomatoes

1 container (10.5 ounces) yellow cherry tomatoes

1 can (14.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced into quarters

2 Hass avocados, peeled, cored and diced (ripe but semi-firm)

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

 

Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

 

In a salad bowl, toss together tomatoes, chickpeas and cucumbers. Add avocado and parsley and gently toss. Add desired amount of dressing and the feta, and gently toss to evenly coat. Serve within an hour for best results.

For the dressing:

In a blender (or mixing bowl with a whisk), blend olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and salt until mixture is well emulsified. Stir in basil and oregano.

 

 

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