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Recipe Ideas
CHICKEN
SALAD WITH PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE
3 whole chicken breasts, boned and skinned
2 tablespoons oil for grilling or sauteing
1 red pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh watercress
2 bunches green leaf lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium mango, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, halved and toasted
grated zest of one lime for garnish
Vinaigrette
4 medium-sized passion fruits, juiced
2 tablespoons orange juice
juice of one lime2
teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine
1 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste |
Chicken
Saute or grill chicken breasts until cooked and not pink. To saute, heat oil in a
heavy pan over medium heat. Add chicken, saute about five minutes on each side. To grill,
brush chicken with oil, season with salt and pepper. Cook five minutes on each side. Let
chicken cool, slice and set aside.Vinaigrette
Cut the tops off the passion fruit, scoop out the pulp and juice and press through
a sieve to make four tablespoons of juice.
Mix passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, honey and dijon mustard in a
medium-size bowl. Gradually whisk oil into the mixture. Add ginger and season with salt
and pepper. Set aside.
Salad
Toss red pepper, watercress and lettuce together. Divide and mound on six plates.
Top with prepared chicken and mango slices. Spoon dressing over each serving. Garnish with
walnuts and lime zest.
Serves six |
