Grilled Chicken and Summer Squash Salad
By Marylee
Ingredients
- 1 large clove garlic, mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 2 tsp. finely grated zest (from 1 lime)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1-1/2 Tbs. finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped jalapeño (seeded if you like; about 1/2 a jalapeño)
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- Kosher salt
- 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 lb. mixed summer squash, such as zucchini, yellow zucchini, and yellow squash, sliced 3/4 inch thick on an extreme angle (about 3 medium)
- 1-1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to an even thickness
- 5 oz. baby arugula
- Freshly ground black pepper
Details
Adapted from finecooking.com
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare a medium-high gas or charcoal grill fire.
Put the garlic paste, oil, lime juice and zest, cilantro, ginger, jalapeño, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt in a small jar with a lid. Shake to emulsify. Put the squash and chicken on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Grill on both sides until the squash is barely tender and the chicken is just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool briefly.
Meanwhile, toss the arugula in a large bowl with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates.
Cut the squash and chicken into bite-size pieces. Put them in the bowl and toss with the remaining vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste. Use a slotted spoon to divide the mixture among the plates.
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