How to Make a Grilled Chicken and Apple Salad

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By e-Rambler
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Grilled chicken ranch salad

A perfect salad for lunch and to all ages -- grilled chicken breast on a bed of salad greens with diced apple.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

(Grilled Chicken)
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 cup ranch dressing
(Ranch Dressing)
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried chives
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoons dried dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste optional
(Salad Mix)
2 heads romaine lettuce
1 Granny Smith apple, skin peeled (optional, leave on for color), cored and diced
1 Red Delicious apple, (optional, leave on for color), cored and diced
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or goat cheese

Step 1

Combine in a large bowl the garlic, basil and ranch dressing. Pour mixture in a large resealable plastic bag. Put in chicken breast, shaking and turning the bag to coat. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator for 45 minutes to one hour.
Step 2

Meanwhile, make the dressing for the chicken and apple salad. Mix well all the ingredients for the salad dressing in a medium glass bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Step 3

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill each side of chicken breasts for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally. Pierce chicken breasts with fork, they are done when juices are clear.

Leave the breasts whole, cut into strips or dice into cubes.
Step 4

Make the apple salad while the chicken breasts are on the grill. Place all the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl, except the cheese.
Step 5

Divide and transfer equal amount of salad greens mix onto individual serving plates. Pour each over with the chilled ranch salad dressing. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese (or shredded goat cheese), and place grilled chicken breast on top the salads.

Makes 4 grilled chicken and apple salad servings.