Ingredients
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- 2 4 oz chicken breast
- Cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Cajun spice
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 6 ounces of your favorite salad greens
- 1 peach (fresh)
- Cooking spray
- For the dressing:
- 1 lemon
- 1 lime
- 1/4 C brown sugar
- 2 tbsp mustard ( Dijon or whole grain)
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 1/2 C olive oil
- 1/4 C white balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet until super hot.
- Sprinkle Cajun spice over chicken breast until thoroughly coated.
- Place chicken in skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes (do not use any oil in the pan).
- Turn chicken over and cook additional 4-5 minutes.
- This may smoke a lot, so do this in kitchen that is well-ventilated.
- Remove chicken from pan and let rest while preparing dressing.
- To grill peaches:
- Slice into wedges and spray with cooking spray and place on medium high grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove and allow to cool at room temperature for 3-4 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl juice the lemon and lime, add the brown sugar, garlic, and mustard and mix together.
- Add vinegar and while whisking slowly drizzle the olive oil in mixture until well combined.
- To assemble salad:
- Place greens on plate, top with crumbled blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, grilled peaches and sliced carrots.
- Slice chicken breast and top salad.
- Drizzle dressing over top and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American