Mesquite Chicken Salad
Author: Danita Post Date: April 20 2011- 3 or 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup mesquite barbeque sauce
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Preheat grill or broiler. Brush chicken breasts with mesquite sauce. Grill chicken about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Set aside to cool. Slice chicken into thin strips. In small covered container, mix vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, garlic and oil; shake well. To serve, place salad greens on plates; top with chicken and pear slices. Sprinkle with vinaigrette.