Italian Grilled Chicken
and Bread Salad
main meals
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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 12 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
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| This hearty adaptation of a traditional Italian bread salad uses a dressing made creamy with soft tofu. The tofu not only enhances the texture of the dressing, but is nutrient-dense as well. |
Ingredients
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1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces
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4 slice(s) white bread, crusty or Italian bread
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2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
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1/2 tsp table salt
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1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
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4 medium tomato(es), very ripe, chopped
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2 cup(s) arugula, washed and trimmed
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1/2 cup(s) soft tofu
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2 tsp olive oil, extra-virgin
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3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 large garlic clove(s), chopped
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1/2 cup(s) basil, chopped
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1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
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Instructions
- Prepare coals for grill.
- Spray chicken breasts and bread with olive oil cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken on both sides until done, about 6 minutes per side. Grill bread on both sides until nicely toasted. Set chicken and bread aside to cool.
- In large bowl, toss together tomatoes and arugula.
- To make dressing, blend tofu, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil and salt in a blender until smooth.
- Add dressing to tomatoes and arugula and toss.
- Cut bread into cubes and toss with tomato salad. Season to taste with pepper.
- Slice chicken breasts into long, thin pieces. Divide salad among 4 plates and top each with sliced chicken.
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