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Raspberry Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Cayenne Almonds

Servings 4

Ingredients

for the candied cayenne almonds

  • 1/3 c sliced almonds
  • 1 T. sugar
  • 1/4 t. Spice Islands® Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 t. water

for the marinade and salad dressing

  • 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 c. fresh raspberries divided
  • 2 T. honey
  • 2 T. chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 T. minced shallots
  • 1 t. Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 t. Spice Islands® Sea Salt
  • 2 T. Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 4 chicken breast portions 4 ounces each
  • 8 cups spring mix lettuce

Instructions

  • Toast almonds in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown; stir often, about 4 minutes. Mix together sugar, cayenne and water; add to skillet. Stir nuts until sugar is completely dissolved and almonds are evenly coated. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool completely.
  • Combine vinegar, 1/2 cup raspberries, honey, tarragon, shallots, mustard and sea salt in a medium mixing bowl. Smash the raspberries using the back of large spoon. Whisk in oil. Pour 1/2 cup vinaigrette into a large resealable plastic bag and add chicken; marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Cover and chill remaining vinaigrette.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  • Brush cooking grates clean. Coat grates with grill spray to prevent sticking. Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees); turn once halfway through grilling. Remove chicken to cutting board, cover with foil and let rest 3 minutes.
  • Toss lettuce with reserved vinaigrette and divide salad evenly between 4 plates. Top with grilled chicken and remaining raspberries; sprinkle with candied nuts.

Notes

Adapted from Mazola® Corn Oil