This bright and summery entree salad, which uses a savory apricot puree as both marinade and dressing, makes a refreshing change from the standby chicken caesar. The salad also works well with sliced peaches or nectarines.
Ingredients for Romaine Salad With Chicken Apricots & Mint Recipe
0.13 cup Dried apricots
1/4 cup Hot water
1/2 cup Loosely packed mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon Freshly Grated Orange Zest
0.13 cup Orange juice
1/2 tablespoon Honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
0.13 teaspoon Salt, Or To Taste
As required Freshly ground pepper, to taste
0.06 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat
1/4 piece Large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size
1.50 Fresh apricots, or plums, pitted and cut into wedges
1/4 cup Loosely packed mint leaves, , roughly chopped
Nutrition value
896
calories per serving
77 g Fat13 g Protein34 g Carbs5 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
77g
Protein
13g
Carbs
34g
Fiber
5g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
34g
Protein
13g
Fiber
5g
Fats
Fat
77g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
189mg
Iron
8mg
Vitamin A
1878mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
5mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
72mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
49mg
Vitamin E
2mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
84mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
234mg
Selenium
13mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment