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August 8, 2011
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Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad

Salads & Dressings
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes

Homemade lemon-pepper seasoning costs less than store-bought and has a naturally fresher flavor. Simply mix finely grated lemon zest of 1 lemon with 2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns.

Homemade lemon-pepper seasoning costs less than store-bought and has a naturally fresher flavor. Simply mix finely grated lemon zest of 1 lemon with 2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 red or green bell pepper, cut into thick slices
  • 2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 green onions
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
Directions
  1. 1

    Grease grill rack. Preheat grill to medium. Sprinkle chicken with lemon-pepper seasoning. Arrange chicken, bell pepper, zucchini and green onions on grill rack.

  2. 2

    Grill, turning several times, until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Tear lettuce; place in a large salad bowl. Add cherry tomatoes; toss.

  3. 3

    Slice cooked chicken into bite-size pieces.

  4. 4

    Place chicken and vegetables over lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss well.

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Have clean lettuce on hand in a moment's notice. Wash lettuce beforehand and store in a resealable plastic bag with a damp paper towel. The lettuce should keep for about a week.

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