Chicken and Red Plum Salad

Name: Chicken and Red Plum Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 4 red plums, cut into 1-inch wedges); 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 6 c. baby arugula; 1/2 c. fresh dill, very roughly chopped; 1/4 c. roasted almonds, chopped

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jun 21, 2018

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chicken and red plum salad with mixed greens and served in a white bowl

Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

355

Charred plums make this nutty salad a summer standout.

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Ingredients

4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 red plums, cut into 1-inch wedges)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
6 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup fresh dill, very roughly chopped
1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to medium. Rub the chicken with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In large bowl, toss red plums with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Grill chicken until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
3. Step 3Add plums to grill and cook until just charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side; return to bowl and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and scallions.
4. Step 4Add chicken (and any juices) to bowl, and toss to combine. Fold in arugula, dill, and almonds.