(Family Features) When cooking midweek, a lighter meal may be just the solution you are looking for at the dinner table. After all, family dinners don’t have to be complicated.
A simple, fresh salad offers the best of both worlds: easy prep and a light bite everyone can enjoy together. Fresh, delicious Grapes from California shine in this Grape and Chicken Salad with Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette, perfect for serving on its own or pairing with sandwiches. The crisp, juicy grapes add a touch of natural sweetness to complement tender chicken, creamy avocado and smoky bacon.
Tossed together in a tangy homemade lemon-balsamic vinaigrette, meal prep is a breeze and loved ones can delight in the refreshing flavors. Don’t forget, grapes also make a perfect snack to pack in lunches, take to work or enjoy after school.
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Grape and Chicken Salad with Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 pound grilled or broiled boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into small pieces
- 2 cups halved or quartered red Grapes from California
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons crumbled bacon or packaged real bacon pieces cooked
- 1 large avocado peeled, pitted and diced
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 6 slices whole-grain artisan bread
Instructions
- In large bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and basil. Add cooked chicken, grapes, onion and bacon.
- When ready to serve, mix well then lightly stir in avocado and season with pepper, to taste. Serve with bread slices.