Orchard Salad Recipes

APPLE ORCHARD CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Grill chicken on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 5-7 minutes or until a thermometer reads 179°. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the apple juice concentrate, oil and yogurt in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well., On four plates, arrange the salad greens, apples, onion, pecans and cheese. Slice chicken; place over salads. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with apple chips.

ORCHARD SALAD

Steps:

• Coarsely chop lettuce.
• Squeeze a little lemon juice over apples and pears and toss with greens.
• Combine cider, vinegar and sugar in a bowl and whisk in oil in a slow stream.
• Pour dressing over salad, season with salt and pepper, toss to combine and coat evenly.
• Serve salad with a garnish of sliced sharp cheddar cheese.

THE REALLY GOOD SALAD RECIPE WITH PIECES OF FRUIT

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the almonds and 1/2 cup sugar 5 minutes, or until almonds are well-coated and lightly browned.
• In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, gently mix the almonds, iceberg lettuce, leaf lettuce, celery, chives, cranberries, mandarin orange, peaches, mango, and strawberries. Serve with desired amount of the oil and vinegar dressing.

ORCHARD-FRESH GRILLED CHICKEN SALADS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 10 min.
• Remove chicken from dressing; discard dressing. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Slice chicken.
• Cover 4 salad plates with salad greens; top with chicken, peaches, onions and nuts.
• Drizzle with remaining dressing just before serving.